Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Upland list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Upland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Upland. 2 list an address in Upland, and the rest are spread across Rancho Cucamonga (9), Ontario (9), and Chino (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Hare Appliance Services, about 2.0 miles away. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Upland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Upland: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (3.8 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ERA Service Appliance repair (6.4 miles away, based in Chino, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Ontario, 4.7 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.2 stars from 504 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Upland
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Upland
Most dryer calls in Upland 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 Upland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Upland, CA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Do you cover Upland and nearby towns?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Upland
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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 Upland technician a trip for parts.