A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Santa Paula list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Santa Paula
40 repair companies serve Santa Paula from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Ventura (12), Camarillo (12), and Oxnard (11). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Prime Ventura Appliance Repair, around 7.4 miles out. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 24 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 8.1, 9.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Santa Paula: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal fix appliance repair (25.9 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Santa Paula
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Paula
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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 Paula
Before replacing a dryer in Santa Paula, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Santa Paula
Most dryer calls in Santa Paula 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Santa Paula
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Paula, CA
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Santa Paula
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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 Paula technician a trip for parts.