A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wildwood and the Sumter County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Wildwood, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wildwood. 3 of them are based in Wildwood itself, and other nearby bases include Clermont (9), Belleview (6), and Ocala (6). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Jonathan's Appliance Services, about 3.0 miles away. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wildwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.8, 6.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
The leading options for Wildwood are Jonathan's Appliance Services (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (23.0 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beacon Services & Appliances (28.1 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 1,467 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Wildwood
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
- 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 Wildwood
Most dryer calls in Wildwood 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 Wildwood
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Wildwood, FL
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Wildwood
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Before you call a Wildwood 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.