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. The Floral City list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Floral City, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Floral City. Other nearby bases include Spring Hill (9), Brooksville (6), and Homosassa (5). 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is APPLIED CONTROLS ENGINEERING, LLC, about 3.6 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Floral City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.6, 8.9, 8.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
At the top of the Floral City list: Beacon Services & Appliances (19.2 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 1,467 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jonathan's Appliance Services (19.1 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Homosassa, 4.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SkyBreezeTech (29.8 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 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.
Around Floral City
Most dryer calls in Floral City 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 Floral City
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Floral City, FL
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Before you call a Floral City 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.