Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near St. Pete Beach
40 repair companies serve St. Pete Beach from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St. Petersburg (28), Treasure Island (2), and Kenneth City (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCES 2U, LLC, around 3.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Pete Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 4.2, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
The leading options for St. Pete Beach are American Appliance Inc (7.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (18.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in St. Pete Beach
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around St. Pete Beach
Most dryer calls in St. Pete Beach 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
Before You Book in St. Pete Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Pete Beach, FL
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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 St. Pete Beach technician a trip for parts.