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 Park and the Orange County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Winter Park, FL
Within 30 miles of Winter Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Winter Park itself, and the rest are spread across Orlando (22), Casselberry (3), and Altamonte Springs (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 15 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Winter Park Appliance Repair & Service, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
The leading options for Winter Park are Aggressive Appliances (6.2 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Appliance Repair of Central Florida (5.4 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Winter Park
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Winter Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Winter Park 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Winter Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Winter Park, FL
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Winter Park?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is there anything I can try first?
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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 Winter Park technician a trip for parts.