Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Live Oak, FL
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Live Oak. 2 of them are based in Live Oak itself, and other nearby bases include Gainesville (10), Valdosta (8), and Perry (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: A-1 Appliance Sales, Service & Parts, around 1.4 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Live Oak is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Live Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 20.5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Live Oak: Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (58.2 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Depot (23.7 miles away, based in Lake City, 3.8 stars from 73 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Live Oak
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Live Oak
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Live Oak
Most dryer calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Live Oak, FL
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Before you call a Live Oak 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.