Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Malibu, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Malibu. 1 of them are based in Malibu itself, and the rest are spread across Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills, about 7.6 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Malibu. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for Malibu: Lex Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Encino, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal fix appliance repair (7.8 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews); Woodland Hills Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 4.7 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Malibu
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Malibu
Before replacing a dryer in Malibu, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Malibu
Most dryer calls in Malibu come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Malibu
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Malibu, CA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Malibu faster and cheaper.