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 Port Hueneme, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Port Hueneme
Within 30 miles of Port Hueneme there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Oxnard (13), Ventura (12), and Camarillo (12). The closest is Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs, about 1.4 miles away. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.8, 2.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Port Hueneme are Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ventura (8.0 miles away, based in Ventura, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Port Hueneme
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Port Hueneme
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Port Hueneme
Most dryer calls in Port Hueneme 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
Before You Book in Port Hueneme
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Hueneme, CA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Port Hueneme faster and cheaper.