A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Heathrow and the Seminole County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Heathrow, FL
Within 30 miles of Heathrow there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sanford (5), Winter Springs (5), and Longwood (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Appliances USA Pro is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Heathrow. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Heathrow. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Heathrow are Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.7 stars from 342 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (6.8 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Heathrow
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
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.
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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 Heathrow
Most dryer calls in Heathrow 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 Heathrow
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Heathrow, FL
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Heathrow
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Before you call a Heathrow 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.