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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Westgate and the Palm Beach County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Westgate, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Westgate. Other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (25), Lake Worth Beach (5), and Riviera Beach (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Pinebrook Appliance Repair Masters, around 1.3 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Westgate: Avi Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 5.0 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Romano's Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (1.4 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Westgate
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Westgate
Before replacing a dryer in Westgate, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Around Westgate
Most dryer calls in Westgate 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Westgate
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Westgate, FL
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Westgate
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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 Westgate technician a trip for parts.