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. 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 Repair Companies Near Longboat Key
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Longboat Key. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (24) and Bradenton (16). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is APPLIED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS, LLC, about 3.8 miles away. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 4.0, 4.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
The leading options for Longboat Key are A Plus Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (7.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Longboat Key
Most dryer calls in Longboat Key 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.
Questions to Ask a Longboat Key Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Longboat Key, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Before you call a Longboat Key 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.