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 Miami Lakes and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Miami Lakes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Miami Lakes. 2 of them are based in Miami Lakes itself, and other nearby bases include Hialeah (24), Miami Gardens (4), and Opa-locka (4). Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is OnCall Appliance Repair Services, about 0.2 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Miami Lakes: Viga Appliances repair (6.5 miles away, based in Doral, 4.9 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Hialeah, 4.6 stars from 259 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Miami Lakes
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Miami Lakes
Most dryer calls in Miami Lakes 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
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Miami Lakes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Miami Lakes, FL
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Miami Lakes
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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 Lakes technician a trip for parts.