Tampa, FL » Dryer Repair
A dead dryer shouldn't mean days of damp laundry. Our factory-trained Tampa technicians repair gas and electric dryers from every major brand — usually the same or next day, and usually in one visit.
Gas & electric dryers serviced
Award-Winning Local Service
Appliance Repair Specialists has repaired dryers across Tampa Bay since 1997, and our technicians are factory-trained, NASTeC-certified, background checked and drug screened. We are a member of the United Appliance Servicers Association and fully licensed and insured.
We service gas and electric dryers of every make and model. The most common call is a dryer that tumbles but won't heat, which usually means a burned-out heating element on an electric model, an igniter or gas valve coil on a gas model, or a blown thermal fuse. Long dry times, a dryer that shuts off partway through, squealing or thumping from worn rollers, and a drum that won't turn because of a snapped belt round out most of our dryer work. A lint-blocked vent sits behind many of these, because a dryer that can't breathe runs hot, so every dryer repair includes a safety check.
Pricing is simple to follow. Your technician diagnoses the dryer first, then confirms the diagnosis and the price with you before any work begins, and our service charge is waived when you approve the repair. You can see how our repair pricing works before you book.
Our trucks carry heating elements, thermal fuses, belts, rollers and igniters, so most dryer repairs are finished on the first visit, and our parts department orders anything else. To book, call (813) 288-1900 in Hillsborough and Pasco or (727) 822-2600 in Pinellas, text us at (813) 288-1900, or schedule online. Same or next-day appointments are available in most cases, and our Tampa Bay appliance repair homepage covers every other appliance we fix.
Troubleshooting Guide
Whether it tumbles without heat or won't turn at all, these are the dryer failures we repair most across Tampa, with the parts usually behind each one. For more detail, our guides cover why a dryer takes so long to dry, a dryer that stops mid-cycle and how to clean a dryer vent.
Tumbling but no heat is the most common dryer complaint. We usually replace:
Tech Tip: A blown thermal fuse is often caused by a clogged vent — fix the airflow or the new fuse will blow too.
Two or three cycles for one load means the dryer can't breathe:
Tech Tip: Have your dryer vent cleaned at least once a year — it speeds drying and removes a serious fire hazard.
A completely unresponsive dryer typically has:
Tech Tip: Check the breaker first — electric dryers use a double breaker, and one leg can trip while the lights stay on.
Noise from the drum area points to worn mechanical parts:
Tech Tip: Don't run a squealing dryer for weeks — a cheap roller repair can become a seized drum if ignored.
A dryer that quits early is protecting itself from overheating:
Tech Tip: If the top of the dryer feels hot to the touch, stop using it and call — overheating is a fire risk.
If the motor runs but the drum doesn't move:
Tech Tip: Belt replacement is quick for our techs and almost always cheaper than living with laundromat trips.
Dryer error codes are model- and platform-specific, so there is no safe universal code chart for every appliance. Record the complete display code and model number from the rating label; our technician matches it to the correct manufacturer tech sheet before ordering a part.
Brands We Service
Our technicians are factory-trained across the brands Tampa Bay homes rely on. Don't see yours? We service nearly every major make and model — just give us a call.
Admiral
Amana
Frigidaire
General Electric
Hotpoint
JennAir
Kenmore
KitchenAid
LG
Magic Chef
Maytag
Roper
Samsung
WhirlpoolAlongside the brands above, we repair GE, Hotpoint and Sears dryers, Roper dryers with Automatic Dryness Control, Electrolux front-load dryers with Predictive Dry, and older dryers that carry the Admiral name. Our Electrolux and Admiral pages explain what we see on those models. See the full list of brands we service »
Credentials You Can Verify
Every technician who arrives at your door is factory-trained, background checked, and drug screened. We're proud members of the United Appliance Servicers Association, NASTeC-certified, and BBB-listed — so you can feel confident inviting us into your home.
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G“The scheduling system is great and efficient. I was notified when the technician was on his way. The technician Jason came out and fixed the problem quickly.”
G“My ice maker was broken. I called and got an appointment the next day. Jason came out and diagnosed the problem and explained everything to us.”
G“You will not be disappointed from start to finish with this company! They are what customer service is all about. What a breath of fresh air.”
Good to Know
Common dryer repairs in Tampa, such as a heating element, igniter, thermal fuse, belt or drum rollers, typically cost $150 to $450. A drive motor or control-board repair can cost more because of the price of the part. Your technician confirms the diagnosis and the price before any work begins, and our service charge is waived when you approve the repair.
The dryer calls we get most are a dryer that won't heat, one that takes too long to dry, and one that won't start. No heat usually means a heating element on an electric dryer, an igniter or gas valve coil on a gas dryer, or a blown thermal fuse. Long dry times most often trace to a lint-blocked vent, a weak element or a moisture sensor, and a dryer that won't start usually has a failed door switch, start switch or broken belt. We test your model before recommending any repair.
Repair is usually the better choice when a dryer is under 10 years old and the repair costs less than half of replacement. A typical dryer lasts 10 to 13 years. A major motor, tub, or control-board repair on an older unit can tip the decision toward replacement. We will tell you when repair is not economical.
Yes. We have served Tampa Bay since 1997, and our technicians hold NASTeC certification, belong to UASA, and complete ongoing manufacturer and industry training for the platforms they service.
Yes. Our trucks carry the dryer parts that fail most often, including heating elements, thermal fuses, igniters, belts and drum rollers. Parts we don't carry are sourced through Marcone and typically arrive in 2 to 5 business days, and you can call our parts department at (813) 972-4242 with your model number.
Ready When You Are
Same or next-day appointments in most cases, across Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas.