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. Below are the companies within reach of Fountainebleau, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fountainebleau
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fountainebleau. The rest are spread across Miami (26), Coral Gables (6), and Doral (5). 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Same Day Appliance Repair Services, around 0.5 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
First up for Fountainebleau: Max Appliance Repair Miami (5.6 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viga Appliances repair (3.6 miles away, based in Doral, 4.9 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Miami (3.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fountainebleau
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Fountainebleau
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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 bearing replacement: $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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Fountainebleau
Most dryer calls in Fountainebleau 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 Fountainebleau Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fountainebleau, FL
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Fountainebleau
Dryer Repair Near Fountainebleau
Before you call a Fountainebleau 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.