A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rancho Palos Verdes and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Rancho Palos Verdes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes. 3 list an address in Rancho Palos Verdes, and the rest are spread across Torrance (16), Redondo Beach (5), and Carson (4). Prime Appliance Repair Palos Verdes Peninsula is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rancho Palos Verdes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.1 |
At the top of the Rancho Palos Verdes list: Wizard Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (14.5 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (8.3 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Rancho Palos Verdes
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Rancho Palos Verdes
Before replacing a dryer in Rancho Palos Verdes, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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 Rancho Palos Verdes
Most dryer calls in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes Technician
- 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: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Rancho Palos Verdes
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Before you call a Rancho Palos Verdes 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.