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. The Santa Rosa list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Santa Rosa
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Rosa. 7 of them are based in Santa Rosa itself, and other nearby bases include Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Santa Rosa. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Rosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
Closest matches for Santa Rosa: TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Santa Rosa Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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 Rosa
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Santa Rosa, CA
Most dryer calls in Santa Rosa 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 Rosa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
How much does dryer repair cost in Santa Rosa?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Before you call a Santa Rosa 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.