When a dryer quits in Mims, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Mims list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Mims, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mims. Other nearby bases include Orlando (11), Cocoa (6), and Merritt Island (5). Nearest on the list: Appliance Pro Repairs Titusville, around 6.4 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.4, 7.7, 8.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Mims are UpFix Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 366 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (26.9 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Appliance Repair of Central Florida (26.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Titusville, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Mims, FL
Most dryer calls in Mims 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mims
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mims, FL
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Mims
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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 Mims technician a trip for parts.