
Clothes still damp after a full cycle? A dryer that underperforms wastes hours — and one with a clogged vent is a genuine fire risk. Call 818-855-7988 and a certified technician can be there today. Top Home Appliance Repair is family-owned and has repaired dryers across Los Angeles for 30+ years. Gas or electric, stacked or standalone, we fix them all.
About Us
Dryers are one of the most common calls we run, and one of the most satisfying to fix — most repairs are straightforward once properly diagnosed. We service every major brand, including LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Kenmore, Electrolux, Bosch, and premium models from Miele and Asko.
Dryers are deceptively simple machines that fail in familiar ways — and one of those ways, a blocked vent, is also a genuine fire hazard. That is why our technicians check airflow on every dryer call, not just the part that failed.
Common Dryer Problems We Fix
- Dryer runs but doesn’t heat
- Clothes take two or three cycles to dry
- Drum won’t tumble
- Burning smell during operation
- Dryer shuts off mid-cycle
- Squealing, grinding, or thumping noises
- Won’t start at all
Most of these are one-part repairs. We diagnose, quote the complete price upfront, and carry heating elements, thermal fuses, belts, and rollers on the truck so the fix rarely waits for a second visit.
A Repair Is Usually Smarter Than a Replacement
A dryer that tumbles but will not heat feels dead, but it almost never is. Heating elements, thermal fuses, and igniters are among the most affordable parts in the appliance world, and swapping one takes a trained technician under an hour. Compare that against several hundred dollars minimum for a new machine — plus the vent work a new installation usually needs anyway — and repair wins the overwhelming majority of the time. The exception is a worn-out drum and bearing on a very old unit, and we will tell you plainly when you have reached it.
Why Choose Us
- Same-day service in most cases — call before noon and we can usually be there today.
- Certified technicians on every job — never subcontractors.
- A clear upfront quote you approve first — no hourly billing, no surprises.
- Genuine parts and a parts-and-labor warranty — we stand behind every repair in writing.
- Family-owned, 30+ years in Los Angeles — three decades in the same service area means our reputation rides on every repair.
- Vent-savvy technicians — half of dryer problems start in the vent, and we check it on every call.
A properly repaired and vented dryer runs quieter, dries faster, and uses less energy — most customers notice the difference the first load.
Where We Work
Every corner of Los Angeles, with fast response in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Studio City.
Wherever you are, if your dryer vents through a long run or a roof — common in two-story homes across these neighborhoods — ask us to check it while we are there.
Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer runs but will not heat — what is wrong?
Usually a heating element, thermal fuse, or blocked vent. All are quick, affordable fixes once diagnosed properly.
Can you come out today?
In most cases, yes — morning calls usually get a same-day window.
How much does dryer repair cost?
You know the exact flat-rate price after diagnosis, before any work begins. No surprises.
Do you repair both gas and electric dryers?
Yes — gas and electric, every major brand, stacked or side-by-side.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every repair uses genuine parts and carries a written parts-and-labor warranty.
Book Your Repair
Dry clothes in one cycle again. Call 818-855-7988 for same-day dryer repair in Los Angeles. Washer acting up too? We’ll handle both in one visit.