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. Below are the companies within reach of Ukiah, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Ukiah
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ukiah. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Fort Bragg (2), and Lakeport (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 17.7 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Ukiah is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.7, 19.4, 35.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
Closest matches for Ukiah: Jeff's Gas Appliances (19.4 miles away, based in Willits, 4.8 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Fort Bragg, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Ukiah, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
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.
Local Notes for Ukiah
Most dryer calls in Ukiah 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ukiah
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ukiah, CA
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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 Ukiah technician a trip for parts.