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 Sunnyvale
Within 30 miles of Sunnyvale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 of them are based in Sunnyvale itself, and other nearby bases include Mountain View (15), Santa Clara (7), and Cupertino (2). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Baytech Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Sunnyvale. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sunnyvale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Sunnyvale are Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (3.9 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Newark, 4.3 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.1 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sunnyvale
Most dryer calls in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sunnyvale, CA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Sunnyvale faster and cheaper.