When a dryer quits in Pasadena, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Pasadena list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Pasadena, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pasadena. 20 of them are based in Pasadena itself, and other nearby bases include South Pasadena (4), San Marino (3), and La Cañada Flintridge (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Pasadena Emergency Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Pasadena. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pasadena. 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) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 1.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
At the top of the Pasadena list: A&Y Appliances (6.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Pasadena, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Pasadena, CA
Most dryer calls in Pasadena 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).
Before You Book in Pasadena
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pasadena, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I check before calling?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Pasadena
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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 Pasadena technician a trip for parts.