When a dryer quits in Manhattan Beach, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Manhattan Beach and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Manhattan Beach
40 repair companies serve Manhattan Beach from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Manhattan Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (9), Torrance (7), and Redondo Beach (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Five Star Manhattan Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Manhattan Beach: Wizard Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (5.2 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.8 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Manhattan Beach
What Gets Fixed on a Manhattan Beach Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Manhattan Beach
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Manhattan Beach
Most dryer calls in Manhattan Beach 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
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Manhattan Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Manhattan Beach, CA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Manhattan Beach
Dryer Repair Near Manhattan Beach
Before you call a Manhattan Beach technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.