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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Miami Beach
Within 30 miles of Miami Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Miami Beach, and the rest are spread across Miami (22), North Miami (3), and Miami Shores (2). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Best Miami Beach Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Miami Beach. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
Closest matches for Miami Beach: Max Appliance Repair Miami (9.0 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Starchenko Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Appliance Help and Repair LLC (3.3 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Miami Beach
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Miami Beach
Before replacing a dryer in Miami Beach, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Miami Beach
Most dryer calls in Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Miami Beach, FL
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you cover Miami Beach and nearby towns?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Miami Beach
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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 Miami Beach technician a trip for parts.