Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Palm Beach Gardens, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palm Beach Gardens. 2 list an address in Palm Beach Gardens, and other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (19), Jupiter (7), and Riviera Beach (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Nearest on the list: Bold Palm Beach Gardens Appliance Repair, around 3.7 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 5.2, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Palm Beach Gardens list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 671 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avi Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 5.0 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Romano's Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NorthStar Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Palm Beach Gardens Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Before you call a Palm Beach Gardens 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.