A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Palmetto Bay, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Palmetto Bay, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palmetto Bay. 5 list an address in Palmetto Bay, and the rest are spread across Miami (28), Cutler Bay (3), and Princeton (1). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Glacier Appliance Repair And Service is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Palmetto Bay. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
At the top of the Palmetto Bay list: Flamingo Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Max Appliance Repair Miami (9.5 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.3 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Palmetto Bay
Before replacing a dryer in Palmetto Bay, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Around Palmetto Bay
Most dryer calls in Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmetto Bay, FL
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Palmetto Bay faster and cheaper.