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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Hollywood, FL
40 repair companies serve Hollywood from within 30 miles. 22 list an address in Hollywood, and other nearby bases include Dania Beach (7), Fort Lauderdale (6), and Hallandale Beach (5). Distances run up to about 3 miles. Nearest on the list: Ocean Appliance Service, Inc., around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hollywood. 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) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
At the top of the Hollywood list: Max Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 5.0 stars from 1,024 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance and A/C (3.8 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 4.3 stars from 4,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lion Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Hollywood Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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 Hollywood
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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.
What Hollywood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hollywood 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Hollywood
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hollywood, FL
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Hollywood
Dryer Repair Near Hollywood
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hollywood faster and cheaper.