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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Paramount and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Paramount, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Paramount. 1 of them are based in Paramount itself, and other nearby bases include Downey (12), Long Beach (5), and South Gate (5). Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is ARS Enterprises INC, about 0.4 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Paramount: Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (2.7 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (3.8 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Paramount
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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 Paramount, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Paramount, CA
Most dryer calls in Paramount 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Paramount
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Paramount, CA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Paramount
Dryer Repair Near Paramount
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Paramount faster and cheaper.