A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The South Apopka list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in South Apopka, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Apopka. The rest are spread across Orlando (19), Altamonte Springs (4), and Longwood (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Best Apopka Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from South Apopka. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.9, 4.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
The leading options for South Apopka are Aggressive Appliances (8.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in South Apopka
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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.
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Around South Apopka
Most dryer calls in South Apopka 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 South Apopka
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: South Apopka, FL
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Before you call a South Apopka 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.