A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 St. Petersburg, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Petersburg. 29 list an address in St. Petersburg, and other nearby bases include Kenneth City (2), Pinellas Park (2), and Treasure Island (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Same-Day Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from St. Petersburg. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.1, 1.4 |
At the top of the St. Petersburg list: American Appliance Inc (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (12.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a St. Petersburg Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in St. Petersburg
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 St. Petersburg
Most dryer calls in St. Petersburg 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.
Before You Book in St. Petersburg
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Petersburg, FL
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Before you call a St. Petersburg 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.