Whirlpool owners in St. Augustine usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving St. Augustine, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Whirlpool Dryers Near St. Augustine
Within 30 miles of St. Augustine there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 of them are based in St. Augustine itself, and the rest are spread across Jacksonville (8), Ponte Vedra Beach (6), and Palm Coast (6). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. No company within 90 miles of St. Augustine mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Mirevona Appliance Repair St. Augustine, around 0.8 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Augustine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 2.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for St. Augustine: Help Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ST AUGUSTINE APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE (3.1 miles away, 3.9 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Jax (17.1 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (10.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
What a Whirlpool Dryer Technician Deals With
The HybridCare dryer uses a heat pump to dry and recycle the same air, so it needs no vent to the outside. Source: Whirlpool Corporation - HybridCare clothes dryer earns award
Whirlpool Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and unkinked with a free-moving outside flap, and avoid overloading. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L2 | Low or no line voltage, so the heater may not come on; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
When to Call for Whirlpool Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Clean the outside exhaust venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and make sure the exterior hood flap opens freely. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct rather than plastic or foil accordion duct, and keep the run short and straight. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for St. Augustine
Most dryer calls in St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Augustine, FL
What makes a dryer stop heating?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool dryers?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Related Repair Pages for St. Augustine
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near St. Augustine
Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a St. Augustine technician bring the right parts.