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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wilton and the Sacramento County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Wilton, CA
40 repair companies serve Wilton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Elk Grove (23), Sacramento (11), and Rancho Cordova (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Appliance Repair Done With Care is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Wilton. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.7, 7.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
Closest matches for Wilton: Dacor Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (17.4 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (17.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.4 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Wilton
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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.
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Wilton
Most dryer calls in Wilton 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 Wilton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilton, CA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I check before calling?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Wilton
Dryer Repair Near Wilton
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 Wilton technician a trip for parts.