When a dryer quits in Riverview, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Riverview and the Hillsborough County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Riverview, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Riverview. 7 list an address in Riverview, and other nearby bases include Brandon (12), Tampa (7), and Ruskin (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 13 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Applicashop, around 1.4 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.2, 2.4 |
Closest matches for Riverview: Appliance Doctor Pro (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (12.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (12.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (6.2 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Riverview
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Riverview
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Riverview
Most dryer calls in Riverview 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 Riverview
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Riverview, FL
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Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Riverview faster and cheaper.