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 Santa Fe Springs and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Fe Springs. 1 list an address in Santa Fe Springs, and other nearby bases include Downey (12), Whittier (9), and Bellflower (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: General Service Plumbing Whittier, around 2.1 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
First up for Santa Fe Springs: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Johnnies Appliances (4.7 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Santa Fe Springs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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 Fe Springs
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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
What Santa Fe Springs Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Santa Fe Springs
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Santa Fe Springs 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.