A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Apopka and the Orange County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Apopka, FL
Within 30 miles of Apopka there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Apopka, and the rest are spread across Orlando (10), Longwood (4), and Altamonte Springs (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Best Apopka Appliance Repair, around 2.7 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 6.9, 7.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
The leading options for Apopka are Aggressive Appliances (12.0 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Apopka, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
What Apopka Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Apopka 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 Apopka
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Apopka, FL
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Apopka
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Before you call a Apopka 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.