When a dryer quits in Mount Shasta, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Mount Shasta list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Mount Shasta
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mount Shasta. The rest are spread across Redding (5) and Anderson (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Lake Appliance Repair, about 48.5 miles away. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Mount Shasta is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Shasta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 48.5, 50.7, 51.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
Closest matches for Mount Shasta: Sears Appliance Repair (50.7 miles away, based in Redding, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (52.4 miles away, based in Redding, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Carmona's Appliance & Mattress Center (51.7 miles away, based in Redding, 4.4 stars from 543 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (48.5 miles away, based in Redding, 4.0 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Mount Shasta
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Mount Shasta
Most dryer calls in Mount Shasta 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).
Questions to Ask a Mount Shasta Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Shasta, CA
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Mount Shasta
Dryer Repair Near Mount Shasta
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Mount Shasta technician a trip for parts.