Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fellsmere and the Indian River County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Fellsmere, FL
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fellsmere. Other nearby bases include Vero Beach (10), Palm Bay (10), and Fort Pierce (7). Of those, 12 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Griff-Go, about 5.9 miles away. Across 29 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 7.3, 7.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Fellsmere list: Mr. Appliance of Vero Beach (7.8 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.8 stars from 364 reviews); Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (24.8 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RMJP Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Home Repair Services LLC (26.5 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Fellsmere Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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 Fellsmere, 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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.
Around Fellsmere
Most dryer calls in Fellsmere 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 Fellsmere
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fellsmere, FL
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Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
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Before you call a Fellsmere 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.