A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Magdalene, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lake Magdalene, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Magdalene. The rest are spread across Tampa (29), Lutz (4), and Land O' Lakes (4). The Appliance Cleaners LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Lake Magdalene. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Lake Magdalene: APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (6.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (9.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (2.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aussie's Appliance Services (8.5 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lake Magdalene
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Lake Magdalene, FL
Most dryer calls in Lake Magdalene 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 Lake Magdalene
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Magdalene, FL
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Which areas near Lake Magdalene do these technicians cover?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Lake Magdalene
Dryer Repair Near Lake Magdalene
Before you call a Lake Magdalene 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.