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 East Lake list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near East Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Lake. The rest are spread across Palm Harbor (7), Holiday (7), and New Port Richey (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: FixFox Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 3.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for East Lake are APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (7.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (5.7 miles away, based in Oldsmar, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Pasco County (8.5 miles away, based in New Port Richey, 4.7 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Clearwater, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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 East Lake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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.
Around East Lake
Most dryer calls in East Lake 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.
Questions to Ask a East Lake Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: East Lake, FL
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Before you call a East Lake 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.