Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Mentone
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mentone. The rest are spread across San Bernardino (13), Redlands (7), and Moreno Valley (7). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is American Appliance Repair, about 2.7 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.5, 4.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
At the top of the Mentone list: Family Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AM&M Appliance Service and Parts (11.9 miles away, based in Moreno Valley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Mentone, 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Mentone
Most dryer calls in Mentone 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
Questions to Ask a Mentone Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mentone, CA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Which areas near Mentone do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Mentone
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Before you call a Mentone 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.