When a dryer quits in Gibsonton, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Gibsonton, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Gibsonton, FL
Within 30 miles of Gibsonton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Gibsonton, and the rest are spread across Tampa (11), Brandon (11), and Riverview (7). The closest is Caspi Home Service, about 0.6 miles away. Of those, 13 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gibsonton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 3.2, 3.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
Closest matches for Gibsonton: Appliance Doctor Pro (4.1 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (9.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (8.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (9.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Gibsonton
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Gibsonton
Most dryer calls in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Gibsonton technician a trip for parts.