A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Longwood and the Seminole County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Longwood, FL
Within 30 miles of Longwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Longwood, and other nearby bases include Winter Park (7), Winter Springs (5), and Sanford (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Peter's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Longwood. 13 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
The leading options for Longwood are Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (9.1 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.7 stars from 342 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Alpha Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Longwood
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Longwood
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Longwood
Most dryer calls in Longwood 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 Longwood Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Longwood, FL
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Which areas near Longwood do these technicians cover?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Longwood
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Longwood faster and cheaper.