When a dryer quits in Pacifica, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Pacifica
40 repair companies serve Pacifica from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Pacifica itself, and the rest are spread across Daly City (12), South San Francisco (8), and Burlingame (6). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Pacifica Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.0, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Pacifica: Commercial Home Products (8.4 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Triton Appliance repair (3.8 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (4.9 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Pacifica, CA
Most dryer calls in Pacifica 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 Pacifica Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pacifica, CA
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Before you call a Pacifica 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.