Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Opa-locka, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Opa-locka. 6 of them are based in Opa-locka itself, and other nearby bases include Hialeah (17), Miami (6), and Miami Gardens (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Royal Appliance Repair Experts, around 0.8 miles out. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Opa-locka. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Opa-locka are Berqus Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance and A/C (7.8 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 4.3 stars from 4,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Hialeah, 4.6 stars from 259 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Opa-locka Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Opa-locka, FL
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Opa-locka
Dryer Repair Near Opa-locka
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 Opa-locka technician a trip for parts.