A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Southgate list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Southgate
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Southgate. The rest are spread across Sarasota (40). 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: fix it or free appliance repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Southgate: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (7.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (2.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Southgate
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Southgate Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Southgate 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 Southgate
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Southgate, FL
Which areas near Southgate do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Southgate
Dryer Repair Near Southgate
Before you call a Southgate 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.