Dryers are the cheapest major appliance to repair and the most dangerous to neglect. Both of those are worth knowing before you decide.
What we charge
| Repair | Flat rate | Parts included | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belt, idler and rollers | $189 | Yes | 45–60 min |
| Heating element or thermal fuse | $209 | Yes | 45 min |
| Thermostat / high-limit | $179 | Yes | 30–45 min |
| Drive motor | $275 | Yes | 90 min |
| Full vent line clean-out | $149 | n/a | 45 min |
| Control board | $265–$450 | Board at cost + $175 labour | 60 min |
No heat is almost always a $209 repair
A dryer that tumbles but doesn’t heat has failed at the heating element or the thermal fuse, and both are in the same $209 flat rate. Here’s the part most companies won’t tell you: a blown thermal fuse is a symptom, not a cause. The fuse blew because the machine overheated, and the machine overheated because the vent is restricted. Replacing the fuse without clearing the vent means you’ll be calling us again in a few months. We clear it while we’re there.
The vent is the whole ballgame in Florida
Long, humid Florida summers mean dryers run longer to shift the same load, and a partially blocked vent turns a forty-minute cycle into ninety. If your clothes come out damp, the machine is hot to the touch, or the laundry room smells scorched, stop using it and call. A full vent clean-out is $149, takes forty-five minutes, and is the single highest-value preventative thing you can do to a dryer.
Ask us to check the vent even if that’s not why you called
If we’re in your laundry room for a washer repair, checking the dryer vent takes five minutes and we don’t charge for it. It’s the most common serious hazard we find in Pasco County homes and it’s usually invisible from the front.
Stacked and closet installs
A lot of the townhomes in Bexley, Union Park and Epperson use stacked or closet laundry. Those aren’t harder to repair — they’re harder to reach, because the dryer has to come off the washer and sometimes the door casing has to come off too. We build the extra time into the window rather than surprising you with it at the door.
Common questions
How much does dryer repair cost?
From $149 for a full vent clean-out. No heat is usually a thermal fuse or element at $209, a belt and rollers is $189, and a drive motor is $275 — all flat rate including parts, labour and tax.
My dryer is not heating. Is that expensive?
Rarely. It is normally a thermal fuse, a heating element or a thermostat, and the fuse itself often blew because the vent is blocked. We check the vent as part of the repair, because replacing the fuse without clearing the vent just blows the next one.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most households, more often with a long duct run or a large family. A restricted vent is the single most common cause of both slow drying and dryer fires.
My dryer is hot to the touch. Is that dangerous?
Stop using it and call us the same day. That is a restricted-airflow symptom and it is a genuine fire risk, not something to run one more load through.
Ready when you are
$99 diagnostic, waived in full when you approve the repair. Two-hour arrival windows with your technician named in advance.