A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Fort Myers Shores list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fort Myers Shores
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Myers Shores. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (25), North Fort Myers (7), and Lehigh Acres (7). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Residential Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Fort Myers Shores. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 20 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
Closest matches for Fort Myers Shores: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (12.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill Smith Electronics & Appliances (27.7 miles away, based in Bonita Springs, 4.8 stars from 1,934 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters of North Fort Myers (9.3 miles away, based in North Fort Myers, 4.4 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (19.2 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Fort Myers Shores
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Fort Myers Shores, FL
Most dryer calls in Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Myers Shores, FL
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Fort Myers Shores faster and cheaper.