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 North Miami and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near North Miami
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Miami. 3 list an address in North Miami, and other nearby bases include North Miami Beach (10), Miami (10), and Sunny Isles Beach (6). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Biscayne Appliance Repair Fix, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Miami. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
First up for North Miami: Max Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 5.0 stars from 1,024 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance and A/C (5.1 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 4.3 stars from 4,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for North Miami
Most dryer calls in North Miami 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
Before You Book in North Miami
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: North Miami, FL
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Before you call a North Miami 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.