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 South San Francisco list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving South San Francisco, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South San Francisco. 8 of them are based in South San Francisco itself, and other nearby bases include Daly City (12), San Francisco (6), and San Bruno (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Synergy Home Services, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for South San Francisco: Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Triton Appliance repair (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (3.9 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in South San Francisco
Before replacing a dryer in South San Francisco, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Around South San Francisco
Most dryer calls in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in South San Francisco faster and cheaper.