A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Sebring list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Sebring, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sebring. 4 list an address in Sebring, and other nearby bases include Lakeland (11), Okeechobee (6), and Winter Haven (5). Distances run up to about 50 miles. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses. Sebring is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sebring. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.2, 7.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Sebring list: Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (48.2 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Okeechobee, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (49.0 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Sebring
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Sebring, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
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 Sebring Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sebring 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 Sebring Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Sebring, FL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Sebring
Dryer Repair Near Sebring
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Sebring technician a trip for parts.