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. The Sun City Center list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Sun City Center
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sun City Center. 3 of them are based in Sun City Center itself, and other nearby bases include Brandon (10), Tampa (8), and Riverview (7). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Emergency Appliance Repair Sun City Center, around 0.1 miles out. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the Sun City Center list: Appliance Doctor Pro (10.0 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (14.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (16.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (13.6 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
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 Sun City Center
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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Sun City Center, FL
Most dryer calls in Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sun City Center, FL
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Sun City Center
Dryer Repair Near Sun City Center
Before you call a Sun City Center 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.