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 Repair Companies Near Simi Valley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Simi Valley. 8 list an address in Simi Valley, and other nearby bases include Thousand Oaks (11), Oak Park (4), and Agoura Hills (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is US Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Simi Valley: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal fix appliance repair (9.9 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews); Woodland Hills Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 4.7 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Simi Valley
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Simi Valley
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 Simi Valley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Simi Valley
Most dryer calls in Simi Valley 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
Before You Book in Simi Valley
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Simi Valley, CA
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Before you call a Simi Valley 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.