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. The Cheval list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Cheval
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cheval. Other nearby bases include Tampa (22), Odessa (6), and Lutz (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Viking Compass Repair, around 3.3 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cheval. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
At the top of the Cheval list: ER Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 4.9 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (7.2 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aussie's Appliance Services (5.4 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (5.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- 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
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Cheval
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Cheval, FL
Most dryer calls in Cheval 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
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Cheval
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Cheval faster and cheaper.