A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Repair Companies Near Palmetto Estates
40 repair companies serve Palmetto Estates from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Miami (29), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Highpoint Appliance Repair Team, around 1.0 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palmetto Estates. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Palmetto Estates list: Flamingo Appliance Service (3.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Max Appliance Repair Miami (10.7 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (1.3 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
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.
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for Palmetto Estates
Most dryer calls in Palmetto Estates 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 Palmetto Estates
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmetto Estates, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Palmetto Estates
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Before you call a Palmetto Estates 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.