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 Woodside and the San Mateo County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Woodside
40 repair companies serve Woodside from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Woodside itself, and other nearby bases include Redwood City (16), Menlo Park (7), and San Carlos (7). Whizzes Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Woodside. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Woodside are Commercial Home Products (11.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (9.2 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (2.9 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Woodside Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
What Woodside Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Woodside 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
Questions to Ask a Woodside Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodside, CA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Woodside
Dryer Repair Near Woodside
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 Woodside technician a trip for parts.