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Dryer Repair — Book a Visit Today
We repair electric and gas dryers across Florida, and the fastest way to start is to tell us what you hear or smell. Wet towels after two full cycles, a thump that shakes the laundry room wall, a burning smell when the drum spins: those all point somewhere. Florida humidity makes a weak dryer look even worse. Common culprits are a snapped belt, worn drum rollers, a blown thermal fuse, a bad heating element, a clogged vent run, or a control board hit by a lightning surge. A visit starts with your description. Then we test heat, airflow, and the motor circuit, and we check the vent path from drum to wall. You hear what part failed and what it takes to fix it. Call us.
Call (800) 967-1507- Real people on the phone
- 7 days a week
- Quote in writing before any work
Taking calls until 5:00 PM ET
The dryer symptoms we hear most
- "Clothes come out damp every time" Restricted vent, weak airflow, or a failing heating element or moisture sensor.
- "It runs but there's no heat at all" Blown thermal fuse, open heating element, bad thermostat, or half-lost 240V power.
- "Something is banging around inside" Worn drum rollers, a loose idler pulley, or a cracked drum glide.
- "Smells hot, almost like burning lint" Lint packed near the heater housing or blower. Stop using it and unplug it.
- "Drum won't turn, motor just hums" Broken belt, seized motor bearing, or a jammed blower wheel.
Safe things to check first
Worth a look before you call — sometimes it saves you the visit.
- 1Pull the lint screen and rinse it under hot water to see if a film of fabric softener is blocking airflow.
- 2Look outside at the vent flap while the dryer runs. It should be pushing warm air, not barely fluttering.
- 3Make sure the door latches fully, since a worn door switch or a stray sock can keep the cycle from starting.
- 4Check the breaker panel for a half-tripped double breaker, which leaves the drum spinning with no heat.
What homeowners get from an independent shop
| C&S Appliance Repair | Big-box repair chains | Handyman listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You approve a written quote first | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Live answer seven days a week | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Every major brand, gas or electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Independent, no manufacturer quotas | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Crews familiar with homes like yours | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
What homeowners say after the visit
“A different company said replace the fridge. These folks fixed a relay and it has run six months since.”
Gloria M.Jacksonville, FL“They confirmed the appointment by text and the tech introduced himself by name at the door.”
Sam T.Orlando, FL“Freezer frost was an inch thick. He fixed the heater, explained the airflow, and the frost never came back.”
Ellen D.Tallahassee, FLDryer Repair — quick answers
Why does my dryer take three cycles to dry one load?
Almost always airflow. Lint builds up in the hose, the wall duct, or the outside flap, so moist air stays inside the drum. A weak heating element or tired blower wheel can do it too. We test both before recommending parts.
Is a burning smell an emergency?
Treat it that way. Stop the cycle, unplug the dryer, and leave the door open. Lint packed near the heater can scorch. Don't run another load until someone has opened the cabinet and cleared the housing.
Can lightning damage a dryer?
Yes. Summer storms send surges through house wiring, and electronic dryers have control boards that take the hit. You might see a dead panel, a cycle that won't advance, or random error codes. Boards and relays are often repairable.
Do you clean the vent line as part of a repair?
We inspect the full path from the dryer to the exterior wall, because a repair won't hold if airflow is choked. Clearing the accessible run is part of the visit. Long attic or roof runs we'll discuss with you first.
Gas or electric, do you handle both?
Both. Electric units usually fail at the element, thermal fuse, or thermostat. Gas units fail at the igniter, flame sensor, or gas valve coils. We carry common parts for each and diagnose by testing, not guessing.
Should I repair a ten-year-old dryer?
Often yes. Belts, rollers, fuses, igniters, and elements are wear items, and the cabinet and motor usually outlast them. If the drum is cracked or the motor is seized, we'll say so plainly so you can decide.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the noise
Describe what you see, hear, or smell. Buzzing, leaking, burning, or nothing at all. The model number helps if you can find the sticker. We'll ask a few questions and book a window that fits your day.
- Step 2
We diagnose in person
A technician comes to your kitchen or laundry room, tests the machine, and finds the part that actually failed. You'll hear what went wrong in plain words, then you decide whether repair or replacement makes better sense.
- Step 3
Repair and retest
With your approval we finish the work and run the appliance through a real cycle before we pack up. Floors get wiped and the packaging leaves with us. You also get care tips for our salt air and storms.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- North Florida conditionsCoastal humidity rusts drain pans, and salt air chews on dryer vents near an outside wall. Lightning surges kill control boards in the middle of a storm. We see these failures constantly, so we know which part to check first instead of guessing.
- Independent shopWe aren't tied to any manufacturer. We service refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, and dryers from most major brands, and our advice comes from what your machine needs rather than a brand sales script.
- Snowbird schedulesAn empty house hides problems. An icemaker floods in March, or a fridge quits in July and nobody knows. We do season-open checks and season-close shutdowns, and we can coordinate with a neighbor or your property manager.
- Straight answersSome machines are worth fixing and some are past it. If a repair doesn't make sense for the age and condition of your unit, we'll say so out loud, and you can put that money somewhere better.
- All major brands, gas & electricIndependent service on Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, GE, Maytag, Bosch, KitchenAid and the rest.
- Straight answersIf replacing beats repairing, you hear it from us first.
Dryer Repair
Small faults become big ones on a schedule of their own
Describe the symptoms and we'll book the visit — takes about a minute.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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