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 Lady Lake list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Lady Lake, FL
Within 30 miles of Lady Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Ocala (14), Belleview (6), and Wildwood (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST THE VILLAGES LLC, around 2.6 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lady Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 4.3, 4.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
The leading options for Lady Lake are Jonathan's Appliance Services (8.5 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Summerfield, 4.5 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repairs (17.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Lady Lake Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
What Lady Lake Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lady Lake faster and cheaper.