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 Winter Garden and the Orange County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Winter Garden
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Winter Garden. 3 list an address in Winter Garden, and other nearby bases include Orlando (21), Clermont (10), and Ocoee (3). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Citrus Grove Appliance Repair Winter Garden, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winter Garden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 3.5, 4.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Winter Garden: Aggressive Appliances (10.1 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Winter Garden Appliance Service (4.4 miles away, based in Windermere, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (8.6 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Winter Garden
What Gets Fixed on a Winter Garden Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Winter Garden, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Winter Garden
Most dryer calls in Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Winter Garden, FL
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Dryer Repair Near Winter Garden
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Winter Garden faster and cheaper.