Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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 Technicians Serving Silver Springs Shores, FL
38 repair companies serve Silver Springs Shores from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Ocala (14), Belleview (6), and Wildwood (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ocala Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Springs Shores. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 4.5, 4.5 |
At the top of the Silver Springs Shores list: Jonathan's Appliance Services (18.3 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Belleview, 4.6 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Ocala, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Marion County (9.7 miles away, based in Ocala, 4.6 stars from 920 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Silver Springs Shores
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Springs Shores
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Silver Springs Shores
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Local Notes for Silver Springs Shores
Most dryer calls in Silver Springs Shores 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
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Silver Springs Shores
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Silver Springs Shores faster and cheaper.