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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Key Largo and the Monroe County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Key Largo, FL
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Key Largo. 2 list an address in Key Largo, and the rest are spread across Homestead (15), Islamorada (3), and Naranja (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Key Largo. 1 of them mentions dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Key Largo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.4, 15.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
Closest matches for Key Largo: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michaels Maintenance Appliance Service (19.0 miles away, based in Islamorada, 4.7 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Prestige Appliance Service Inc. (15.8 miles away, based in Islamorada, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews); All Keys Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
Before replacing a dryer in Key Largo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Key Largo, FL
Most dryer calls in Key Largo 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Key Largo
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Key Largo, FL
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Key Largo
Dryer Repair Near Key Largo
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 Key Largo technician a trip for parts.