When a dryer quits in Rohnert Park, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Rohnert Park, CA
Within 30 miles of Rohnert Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Rohnert Park, and other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Santa Rosa (7), and Novato (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Restaurant Repair LLC, around 0.8 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
At the top of the Rohnert Park list: Kelly's Appliance Center (1.1 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (6.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Rohnert Park
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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.
What Rohnert Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Rohnert Park 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Rohnert Park
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rohnert Park, CA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Before you call a Rohnert Park 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.