Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Tallahassee list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Tallahassee, FL
Within 30 miles of Tallahassee there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 list an address in Tallahassee, and the rest are spread across Crawfordville (2), Cairo (2), and Thomasville (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
The leading options for Tallahassee are Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Chill Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair and Maintenance LLC (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Tallahassee
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Tallahassee
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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 Tallahassee
Before replacing a dryer in Tallahassee, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Tallahassee
Most dryer calls in Tallahassee 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
Questions to Ask a Tallahassee Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Tallahassee, FL
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Before you call a Tallahassee 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.