A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Moraga
40 repair companies serve Moraga from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Moraga itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (18), Walnut Creek (12), and Lafayette (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rapid Moraga Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Moraga. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Moraga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 3.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
First up for Moraga: ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (8.4 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews); Kerenza Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Zuta Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance (8.8 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Moraga
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 Moraga
Before replacing a dryer in Moraga, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Moraga
Most dryer calls in Moraga 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 Moraga
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Moraga, CA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Moraga faster and cheaper.