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. Below are the companies within reach of Mountain View, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Mountain View
40 repair companies serve Mountain View from within 30 miles. 17 list an address in Mountain View, and the rest are spread across Sunnyvale (11), Palo Alto (7), and Los Altos (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Spark Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
At the top of the Mountain View list: Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Newark, 4.3 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZR Master Appliance Repair & HVAC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Mountain View
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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.
Around Mountain View
Most dryer calls in Mountain View 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 Mountain View
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mountain View, CA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Mountain View faster and cheaper.