When a dryer quits in Windsor, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Windsor list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Windsor, CA
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Windsor. The rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Guerneville (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Gold Ridge Appliance Repair, around 6.8 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Windsor. 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) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 8.3, 8.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
Closest matches for Windsor: TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (8.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (14.7 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Windsor
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Windsor
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Windsor, CA
Most dryer calls in Windsor 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Windsor
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Windsor, CA
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Before you call a Windsor technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.