A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Pace list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Pace, FL
Within 30 miles of Pace there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pensacola (14), Gulf Breeze (5), and Milton (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.5 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pace. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.6, 6.7 |
First up for Pace: Gulfside Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 734 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Emerald Coast Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 497 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Milton, 4.1 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Air & Appliance, Inc (8.1 miles away, based in Milton, 4.9 stars from 108 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Pace
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Pace
Most dryer calls in Pace 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 Pace
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pace, FL
Why is my dryer squealing?
Do you cover Pace and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Pace
Dryer Repair Near Pace
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 Pace technician a trip for parts.