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 Redding and the Shasta County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Redding
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Redding. 5 list an address in Redding, and other nearby bases include Red Bluff (3), Anderson (1), and Shingletown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Beacon Appliance Repair and Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Redding. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Redding is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
At the top of the Redding list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tehama Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 3.5 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Redding
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Redding
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Redding
Most dryer calls in Redding 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 Redding
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Redding, CA
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Dryer Repair Near Redding
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Redding faster and cheaper.