When a dryer quits in Meadow Woods, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Meadow Woods and the Orange County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Meadow Woods, FL
Within 30 miles of Meadow Woods there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Orlando (21), Kissimmee (16), and St Cloud (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: harryapplianceservice llc, around 0.8 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Meadow Woods. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.7, 2.2 |
At the top of the Meadow Woods list: Pronto Appliance Services (2.2 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Meadow Woods Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Meadow Woods, FL
Most dryer calls in Meadow Woods 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 Meadow Woods
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Meadow Woods, FL
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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 Meadow Woods technician a trip for parts.