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. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Crestview
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Crestview. The rest are spread across Destin (3), Baker (2), and Fort Walton Beach (2). Nearest on the list: Archer Appliance Repair, around 4.5 miles out. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 6.3, 16.6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
At the top of the Crestview list: Surfside Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Fort Walton Beach, 4.6 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Home Appliance Services, LLC (6.3 miles away, based in Baker, 4.8 stars from 153 reviews); Archer Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Baker, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Crestview
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Crestview, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Crestview
Most dryer calls in Crestview 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
Questions to Ask a Crestview Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Crestview, FL
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Dryer Repair Near Crestview
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Crestview faster and cheaper.