When a dryer quits in Miami Shores, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Miami Shores, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Miami Shores, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Miami Shores. 2 list an address in Miami Shores, and other nearby bases include Miami (15), North Miami Beach (8), and Miami Beach (6). Nearest on the list: First Choice Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 5.0 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
At the top of the Miami Shores list: Berqus Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Starchenko Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Miami Beach, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help and Repair LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Miami Shores
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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 Shores
Most dryer calls in Miami Shores 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.
Questions to Ask a Miami Shores Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Miami Shores, FL
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call a Miami Shores technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.