A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Lakeland list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lakeland, FL
Within 30 miles of Lakeland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Lakeland itself, and other nearby bases include Zephyrhills (6), Winter Haven (5), and Plant City (2). 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Kevin Jenkins Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Lakeland. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Lakeland: Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (1.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (5.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Mr. Budget Appliance Service (17.5 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lakeland
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Lakeland
Most dryer calls in Lakeland 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.
Before You Book in Lakeland
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeland, FL
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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 Lakeland technician a trip for parts.