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What We Repair

Dryer Repair in the Bay Area

At CareFix Appliance Repair, we provide dryer repair across the Tri-Valley, Contra Costa and the Peninsula. When your dryer stops heating, stops tumbling or starts banging, laundry piles up fast. We diagnose the fault in your home and explain it in plain words before you approve anything.

  • Hear what failed in plain words before you pay
  • Honest repair-or-replace advice, with no upsell
  • A technician who arrives when they say they will
5.0

Google rating

60+

Google reviews

4

counties served

Owner-operated

based in San Ramon

Current Offers on Dryer Repair

Service Call Waived on Repair

$75

Covers your in-home diagnosis and written estimate. Approve the repair and we waive it. Decline, and $75 is the only charge.

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Estimate Before Any Work

In writing

You see the price before we touch your dryer, then you decide.

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Phone Answered 24/7

24/7

Call at any hour and we book your visit.

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Dryer Problems We Repair

Find your dryer in the pictures below. Each problem has a fix we can diagnose on the first visit.

Dryer Not Heating

Runs, but clothes come out damp. Usually a blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element, and we find which one.

Dryer Not Starting

No tumble, no sound. Often a door switch, a thermal fuse or a worn start switch, each tested before any part is replaced.

Dryer Too Slow to Dry

Cycles run long and loads still need a second round. Usually a weak heater, a failing sensor or restricted airflow.

Loud or Squealing Dryer

Thumping, squealing or scraping while it tumbles. Often worn rollers, a belt or a bearing, and the fix is a part.

Open front-load dryer filled with towels and clothes in a residential laundry room, representing dryer repair in San Ramon, CA

Dryer Stops Mid-Cycle

Quits halfway through a load. Usually an overheating safety, a thermostat or a motor fault we test before replacing.

E1 error code displayed on a front-load dryer control panel, indicating a problem requiring dryer repair in San Ramon, CA

Beeping or Error Codes

Beeps nonstop or flashes a code. Usually a sensor or control board fault that a diagnosis traces to its source.

Not sure which one matches yours? Describe what it is doing and we will take it from there.

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Why Professional Dryer Repair Matters

A dryer that will not heat can fail in five places, from the thermal fuse to the heating element to the control board. Swapping parts by guesswork costs you money and leaves the fault in place. Proper clothes dryer repair starts with finding the one part that failed.

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Dryer Repair Service Across the Bay Area

Our technicians are based in San Ramon and cover four counties. Find your county below, or confirm your address with us before you book.

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How Your Dryer Repair Works

You stay in control from the first call to the final decision.

1

Call or Send a Request

Call at any hour or send a request online. Tell us what the dryer is doing.

2

Book Your Visit

We offer same-day or next-day appointments when available, with a clear arrival window.

3

Diagnosis and Estimate

Your technician finds the fault, shows you what failed and explains it. You get a written estimate.

4

You Decide

Approve the repair and we waive the $75. Decline, and the service call is the only charge.

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Why Choose CareFix for Dryer Repair

Too many dryer owners hear buy a new one after a quick look, or pay for parts that never fixed the fault. CareFix works differently.

Owner-operated

Illya Omelyan opened CareFix in February 2024 and still runs calls himself.

Named technicians

Illya, Luke or Eli comes to your door, so you know who is arriving.

Explanation first

We show you the failed part and explain it before you approve a repair.

Proof in the reviews

Reviewers name their technician, including one who saved a dryer another shop gave up on.

Appliances only

We repair household appliances only, so dryers are routine work, not a sideline.

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What Customers Say About Our Dryer Repair

Real Google reviews from CareFix customers.

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very informative very professional went straight to the problem. I'm very happy.
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Carl Brown
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Luke diagnosed the problem quickly and replaced the pump but also cleaned the contacts on the control board at no extra charge saving us another $500 or so. We will definitely use him again.
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Very knowledgeable, very reasonable, professional and arrived on time. Very quick response and repair. Will definitely call in for all my appliances.
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Deborah
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Sarah Ashraf
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Technicians were timely, skilled and gave a fair price. They put shoe covers upon request which was highly appreciated.
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Erica Ellebrecht
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Carefix and their team was amazing. They were very responsive and fast. My washer was fixed with 24 hours and he even had to order a part. I will definitely use them again!
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Sheri K.
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Prompt. Professional. Prepared. Communicative. Tested his work.
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Kathy VanSlochteren
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Fantastic service. Very professional, on time.
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Extremely friendly/ professional/ thorough fellas , great service
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“The front of my built in microwave came after the factory glue failed. The tech who was also the owner of the company came out reapplied the glue and being as it had to set for 24 hours, he showed me how to put it back together myself which saved me $200. I will call them again if I have an appliance need”

Mark S.

“Luke was the best! Professional. Kind and easy going. Honest and friendly. Very accommodating In perms of payment and appointment time. Great communication skills and also gave sure fire tips on prevention and upkeep. Highly, highly recommend. The company before CareFix sucked so Luke was a breath of fresh air.”

Kathleen U.

“These guys were prompt. Had to come back with parts. Was expensive but the dryer was working next day. Shouldve called them for my Oven!! Instead I ended up with Reliable Appliance. Don’t call Reliable Appliance! (Note to self, when you call Appliance pros they put you in with whomever they want and not who you want)”

Katie G.

“Luke the technician responded promptly and scheduled the repair seamlessly with updates on status of part availability. Excellent service and fair pricing. Highly recommended and will use again.”

Vincent Y.

“Our bottom-drawer freezer stopped cooling, so I reached out for quotes. He was the fastest to respond and, even though he was on vacation, he made sure I was booked for an appointment. He came out, took a look at the issue, and quickly identified the problem. He explained everything in simple terms, and although we ultimately decided it was in our best interest to purchase a new refrigerator, his professionalism went above and beyond, if we ever have issues with other appliances he will be the first one I call. I will let all my family and friends know of services. Very High recommended!!!!”

Ruben S.

“I have an old 30+ year old washing machine. When I contacted Luc, he responded immediately and gave me several different options for when he could come to my house. Upon arrival he pulled out protective booties for his shoes to put on. So considerate. Luc was personable, professional and very easy to work with. He quickly diagnosed the problem then fixed it. He made sure to test the machine after putting things back together. Price was reasonable for the service provided. Definitely and highly recommend him for all major appliance repairs. His is a number I don’t plan to lose!”

Ronda L.

“Communication was very good. On time and very friendly. Fixed all 3 of my appliances without having me buy parts. He really has the aptitude to work above and beyond. My latch on my microwave was broken, it had a plastic piece that had broken and he was able to fix it. Highly recommend! Price was extremely reasonable and fair! Do not hesitate to call Luke.”

Nick R.

“Excellent service. I will use CareFix again and recommend them to others. Our refrigerator died suddenly and as you might imagine, it’s very stressful. Just the loss of food can be expensive but nothing compared to a new refrigerator. I found CareFix online and once I requested service Luke contacted me right away and come out very quickly. Luke was professional and knowledgeable. He diagnosed the problems and explained it to me and answered any questions I had. The repair costs would have been quite high. Luke urged me to contact the manufacturer because the warranty likely had not expired. I did contact them and the refrigerator will be fixed at no cost to me. If it all works out Luke will have saved me thousands of dollars. I can’t thank Luke enough for the work, the information and the advice. He is very personable and thoughtful and made a stressful situation manageable. He even put on shoe covers when he came in the house.”

Audrey D.
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Dryer Repair FAQ

Still have a question about your dryer? Our FAQ page covers the service call, scheduling and what happens on the visit.

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Tell us what your dryer is doing. We book a visit, find the fault and explain it before you decide. The $75 service call is waived when you approve the repair. Based in San Ramon, serving the Tri-Valley, Contra Costa and the Peninsula.

Illya and the CareFix team fix what is broken and tell you straight.
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