A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Santa Clara, CA
40 repair companies serve Santa Clara from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Santa Clara, and the rest are spread across Sunnyvale (14) and San Jose (13). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Santa Clara. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Clara. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
At the top of the Santa Clara list: Bay Master Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.1 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (7.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 Santa Clara
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Santa Clara
Most dryer calls in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Santa Clara
Dryer Repair Near Santa Clara
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Santa Clara technician a trip for parts.