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. The Palm Beach list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Palm Beach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palm Beach. 2 list an address in Palm Beach, and the rest are spread across West Palm Beach (24), Lake Worth Beach (4), and Palm Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Appliance King of America is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Palm Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Palm Beach are Romano's Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (7.4 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (2.3 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4.5 stars from 671 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Palm Beach Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Palm Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palm Beach 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
Questions to Ask a Palm Beach Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Palm Beach, FL
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Before you call a Palm Beach 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.