Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Gifford list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Gifford
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gifford. Other nearby bases include Vero Beach (10), Palm Bay (10), and Port St. Lucie (10). Nearest on the list: Kane's Appliance, around 2.2 miles out. 16 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gifford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 2.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
The leading options for Gifford are Mr. Appliance of Vero Beach (6.9 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.8 stars from 364 reviews); Quality Home Repair Services LLC (18.0 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dryer Vent Maintenance inc. (28.1 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tempest Appliance Services (7.3 miles away, based in Vero Beach, 4.9 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Gifford
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Gifford
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:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Gifford
Most dryer calls in Gifford 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 Gifford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gifford, FL
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Gifford
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Before you call a Gifford 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.