When a dryer quits in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the Broward County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
40 repair companies serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pompano Beach (19), Fort Lauderdale (14), and Oakland Park (4). Nearest on the list: Heritage Appliance Repair Cayuga, around 0.1 miles out. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
First up for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (5.6 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Coral Springs, 4.6 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oleg Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.9 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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.
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Most dryer calls in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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
Questions to Ask a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Is there anything I can try first?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Do you cover Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and nearby towns?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Dryer Repair Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Before you call a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.