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 San Francisco and the San Francisco County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near San Francisco
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Francisco. 36 of them are based in San Francisco itself, and the rest are spread across Daly City (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Sub-Zero Appliance Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from San Francisco. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
At the top of the San Francisco list: All State Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 17 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
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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 San Francisco, 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What San Francisco Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in San Francisco are typically served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: PG&E Gas Preliminary Statement Part A - Description of Service Area
San Francisco's designated local landmark districts include residential areas such as Alamo Square and Liberty Hill, known for Victorian and Edwardian houses and flats. Source: SF Planning - Existing Local Landmark Districts
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 San Francisco Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: San Francisco, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Dryer Repair by Brand in San Francisco
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Before you call a San Francisco 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.