When a dryer quits in Altamonte Springs, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Altamonte Springs
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Altamonte Springs. 4 of them are based in Altamonte Springs itself, and the rest are spread across Orlando (12), Winter Park (7), and Longwood (4). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. 15 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Altamonte Springs are Aggressive Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Altamonte Springs
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Altamonte Springs
Before replacing a dryer in Altamonte Springs, 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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: $100–$200 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?
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.
Local Notes for Altamonte Springs
Most dryer calls in Altamonte Springs 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Altamonte Springs
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Altamonte Springs, FL
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Altamonte Springs
Dryer Repair Near Altamonte Springs
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 Altamonte Springs technician a trip for parts.