A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Marathon
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Marathon. 2 of them are based in Marathon itself, and other nearby bases include Islamorada (3), Key West (3), and Key Largo (2). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Island Appliance, around 1.5 miles out. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Marathon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marathon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.4, 29.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
At the top of the Marathon list: Island Appliance (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Key Largo, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michaels Maintenance Appliance Service (29.3 miles away, based in Islamorada, 4.7 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Marathon
Why the Vent Matters
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Marathon, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
Local Notes for Marathon
Most dryer calls in Marathon 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.
Before You Book in Marathon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Marathon, FL
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Marathon
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Marathon technician a trip for parts.