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. Below are the companies within reach of Hialeah, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Hialeah
Within 30 miles of Hialeah there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 26 list an address in Hialeah, and other nearby bases include Miami (6), Miami Lakes (2), and Miami Springs (2). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Hialeah Appliance Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Hialeah. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Hialeah: Max Appliance Repair Miami (8.9 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viga Appliances repair (4.5 miles away, based in Doral, 4.9 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 259 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Hialeah
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hialeah
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Hialeah, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Hialeah, FL
Most dryer calls in Hialeah 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 Hialeah Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hialeah, FL
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hialeah faster and cheaper.