Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Gabriel and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near San Gabriel
Within 30 miles of San Gabriel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in San Gabriel itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (18), Alhambra (4), and South Pasadena (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is FAST-FIX APPLIANCES REPAIR INC, about 0.7 miles away. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Gabriel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for San Gabriel: RepairBest Appliance Services (3.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (3.5 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in San Gabriel, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Around San Gabriel
Most dryer calls in San Gabriel 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in San Gabriel
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: San Gabriel, CA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in San Gabriel
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Before you call a San Gabriel 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.