Tampa Bay
Dryer Repair in Tampa & Surrounding Areas, FL
- Same-Day Service
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Diagnostic with Repair
Why Choose Appliance Masters in Tampa?
Family-Owned
A family-owned team repairing kitchen and laundry appliances in Tampa Bay. The price is agreed before any work starts.
Same-Day Service
Same-day or next-day appointments available in Tampa and surrounding areas.
Trusted by Neighbors
Most new customers come from referrals. We fix it right the first time, every time.
Upfront Pricing
Transparent pricing and solid warranty on every repair. Fully insured for your peace of mind.
Brands We Service
Our certified technicians are trained to repair appliances from all major brands
Andy was so helpful! He fixed my stove, washer and cleaned my dryer vents. The price was reasonable and he was so efficient. He was a pleasure to work with.
Dishwasher was repaired quickly with great friendly service. Thanks Andy!
Excellent service. The dryer had stopped working properly and they quickly diagnosed the issue, explained the repair clearly, and got everything working again. They were professional, punctual, and the repair was completed efficiently. The dryer is running like new now. Highly recommend for appliance repair and service.
Andy is professional and fair. He did a great job on my dryer and gave me tips for keeping my washer in good shape.
Paul and Andy are awesome! They solved our dryer issue quickly and replaced parts within an hour. Very polite and clean. Would hire anytime again
Excellent service. They fixed everything quickly and professionally. I highly recommend their services.
When a dryer runs for an hour and the towels are still damp, the problem is usually fixable, and sometimes it is not the dryer at all. Appliance Masters repairs electric and gas dryers of every major brand across Tampa and checks the vent on every visit, because in this climate the two fail together.
Tampa air is humid most of the year, so a dryer has to remove more moisture per load than the same machine would in a drier state. Any restriction in the exhaust turns that extra work into long cycles and overheated parts. Two-story homes in New Tampa (33647) and Westchase (33626) often have an upstairs laundry room with a long vent run to the roof or a side wall, and lint collects at every bend. In Carrollwood and Citrus Park the dryer frequently sits in the garage, where it pulls in hot air all summer. Bungalows in Hyde Park and Palma Ceia (33629) sometimes still vent through thin foil duct that crushes easily when the machine is pushed back. Condo dryers in Downtown and Westshore towers can share long horizontal runs that are hard to reach without the right tools.
Common Dryer Issues in Tampa
Long drying times
A restricted vent, lint packed inside the cabinet duct or a weak heating element stretches every cycle. We check airflow at the outside hood, clear the path and test the heating circuit.
Dryer tumbles but produces no heat
Electric models commonly fail at the thermal fuse, the element or the high-limit thermostat, gas models at the igniter or the valve coils. We find the failed part and the reason it failed, which is very often poor airflow.
Squealing, thumping or grinding
Worn drum rollers, an idler pulley or a stretched belt make the noise. We replace the worn parts before they damage the drum or the motor.
Dryer shuts off in the middle of a cycle
Overheating trips the safety cutoff when the exhaust cannot escape. Replacing the fuse alone does not solve it, so we clear the cause first.
A burning smell
Lint near the heater or a failing motor can produce it. Stop using the dryer and call us. We inspect the heater housing, the motor and the wiring before it runs again.
What You Get With Every Visit
Every dryer visit includes an airflow check, same-day appointments are available across Tampa, and the repair carries a written warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Tampa?▼
Once a year is a sensible baseline, and more often for large households or long vent runs. Longer cycles, a hot laundry room or lint around the outside hood are signs it is due.
Do you repair gas dryers?▼
Yes, we repair both gas and electric dryers. If we find a gas supply problem outside the dryer itself, we tell you so a licensed plumber can handle it.
Can you service a dryer in a garage or an upstairs laundry room?▼
Yes. We work wherever the dryer is installed, including garages, hall closets and second-floor laundry rooms, and we check the full vent route from there.
Is a dryer that keeps shutting off dangerous?▼
It is a warning sign. The safety cutoff is doing its job because the dryer is overheating, and continuing to run it with a blocked vent raises the fire risk.