A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Maitland list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Maitland, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Maitland. 1 list an address in Maitland, and other nearby bases include Orlando (14), Winter Park (7), and Altamonte Springs (4). 13 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Maitland Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Maitland. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Maitland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 2.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
At the top of the Maitland list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Aaron's Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Maitland
What Gets Fixed on a Maitland Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Maitland
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 Maitland
Most dryer calls in Maitland 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Maitland
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Maitland, FL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Maitland faster and cheaper.