Usually the belt
Snapped or slipped off. $20 part — one of the cheapest dryer repairs there is.
Motor runs but the drum stays still?
A broken dryer belt is the #1 reason the drum stops turning — $20 part, 30-minute fix. We carry belts for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore on the van. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
30 minutes
We remove the top panel, swap the belt, and put it back together. Rollers and pulley checked at the same time.
All brand belts in the van
Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Kenmore — standard belts are always with us.
If we don't fix it, you don't pay
Licensed & Insured
California state appliance repair license
Free Vent Inspection
Clogged vent is a fire hazard. We check and clean it with every repair
90-Day Warranty
On parts and labor
9 of 10 Fixed Same Day
Belts, rollers, heating elements — all in the van
Dmitry
Dryer Repair Tech · Orange
1,500+ dryers repaired. A broken belt is the single most common call — and the simplest fix.
How to tell: motor hums, drum doesn't move. That's almost always the belt. If it's completely silent — look at the thermal fuse or door switch instead (see "won't start").
My recommendation: if the belt snapped on a dryer that's 8+ years old, it makes sense to replace the drum rollers ($40) at the same time. They're accessed through the same opening — doing it separately on a second visit adds $80 in labor. I'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it after I look.
How the repair works
From your call to a working dryer — here's exactly what happens
1. Call Us
Describe what's happening. Dmitry asks 2–3 questions and gives you a ballpark price on the spot.
2. Diagnostics + Vent Check
Dmitry tests the element, belt, rollers, motor — and always checks the exhaust duct. A clogged vent is a fire hazard.
3. Approve the Quote
Happy with the price — we fix it. Not happy — you only pay $89 for the diagnostic.
4. Repair + Free Vent Clean
We replace the part, clean the vent at no charge, run a full heat cycle, and show you how to prevent the issue from coming back.
5 reasons the drum won't spin
One inspection — 5 minutes — and we know exactly what to replace
1. Snapped belt (80%)
Most common. Motor hums, drum is still, you might find a piece of rubber on the floor. Replaced in 30 minutes. Labor: $80. Part: $20.
2. Worn drum support rollers (10%)
Rollers are shot — drum sags and won't turn. Grinding sound before it stops completely. Replaced in pairs. Labor: $80. Part: $40.
3. Failed idler pulley (5%)
The tension pulley that keeps the belt taut has seized or broken. Often fails alongside the belt. Labor: $80. Part: $25.
4. Burned drive motor (3%)
Rare. Motor doesn't turn — sometimes hums and stalls, sometimes completely silent. Analyzer checks current. Labor: $120–$180. Part: $120–$250.
5. Door switch (2%)
Completely silent at startup — the switch isn't signaling 'door closed.' Labor: $80. Part: $15–$40.
Why we fix your dryer right the first time
The average tech: "not heating — swap the element" ($150). Didn't help. "Then the thermal fuse" ($80). Still nothing. You pay three times. Our analyzer reads amperage on the element, air temp, and vent airflow in 5 minutes. One part, one visit — no guessing.
1500
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Check this yourself in 2 minutes
Sometimes you don't need a tech
Spin the drum by hand
Open the door and try to spin it. Spins freely? Belt is almost certainly broken. Grinds? Rollers.
Do you hear the motor?
Humming = motor works, problem is in the drive train (belt/pulley). Silent = motor, switch, or fuse.
Door fully latched?
Many dryers have a door switch — if it doesn't click shut, it won't start at all.
Overloaded?
A very heavy wet load can stall the drum and snap the belt. Don't run full sheets alone.
Quick Diagnosis: What's happening?
Check the symptoms you're seeing to find the likely cause and repair cost
Likely a simple fix
Probable cause: belt, rollers, or thermal fuse. Repair: $100–$180, 30–45 minutes.
Professional diagnostics needed
Probable cause: heating element + clogged vent, or moisture sensor. Repair: $120–$220, 30–60 minutes.
Serious issue — call now
Multiple symptoms + burning smell — possible clogged vent (fire risk) or control board failure. Call immediately.
What does a belt replacement cost?
Labor rate is flat. Parts are at cost plus markup. We quote everything BEFORE we start.
| Issue | Labor (flat) | Part | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not heating (element / gas igniter) | $80 | $40–$140 | $120–$220 |
| Drum won't spin (belt) | $80 | $20–$100 | $100–$180 |
| Won't start (thermal fuse) | $80 | $15–$70 | $80–$150 |
| Noisy / squeaking (drum rollers) | $80 | $40–$120 | $120–$200 |
| Takes too long (clogged vent / sensor) | $80 | $0–$60 | $80–$200 |
| Error code (control board) | $120–$180 | $60–$200 | $180–$350 |
Diagnostic fee: $89 — waived when you book the repair.
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. Vent inspection included free with every repair.
Specifically for a broken belt: $100–$180 (labor + part). 80% of cases — belt for $20.
One of the cheapest dryer repairs. No reason to replace the machine.
Recent belt repairs in Orange
Samsung DVE45, Orange — "Clothes wet after full cycle"
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
40 min, $200 (labor $80 + part $120)
Savings vs new: $900
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
40 min, $200 (labor $80 + part $120)
Savings vs new: $900
LG DLG, Anaheim — "Gas dryer, worried about safety"
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
35 min, $170 (labor $80 + part $90)
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
35 min, $170 (labor $80 + part $90)
Whirlpool Cabrio, Tustin — "Stopped spinning mid-cycle"
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
35 min, $140 (labor $80 + part $60)
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
35 min, $140 (labor $80 + part $60)
Questions before you call
If your dryer is 8+ years old — yes, I recommend it. Rollers are in the same assembly as the belt, and doing them separately on a second visit adds $80 in labor. The combo kit (belt + 2 rollers + pulley) is cheaper than two separate calls. On a newer machine (3–5 years) — belt alone is fine. I'll judge on-site.
Usually one worn roller (one worse than the other). The drum wobbles, jerks. Don't keep running it — it will snap the belt and score the drum shaft. Roller pair replacement: $80 + $40.
The click is the relay/starter firing, but the motor isn't spinning. Could be a burned motor or a door switch. The analyzer shows in 5 minutes which component isn't getting the signal.
Most dryer repairs run $120–$220 total (labor + part). The most common issues — belt, rollers, heating element — are $20–$140 for the part and $80 for labor. We quote the exact price before we start, after diagnostics.
Depends on the machine. Here's how Dmitry looks at it:
Dryers are the most repair-friendly appliance out there. Parts are simple and cheap: belt $20, rollers $40, element $80, thermal fuse $15. They last for years — no sensitive electronics dying after three.
Real example: A Whirlpool 22 years old — replaced rollers twice at $40 each. Still runs. A Samsung 5 years old — control board failed, $400 repair. The old one was more reliable.
Exception: motor + board + element all at once on a 15+ year-old machine — we'll do the math together. If the repair exceeds $400 and the dryer is over 12 years old, sometimes a new one makes more sense.
Average repair: $150. New dryer: $700–$1,500 plus wait time. Full breakdown: repair vs. replace →
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay $89 for the diagnostic (service call + analyzer). More about our guarantee →
We're based in Orange. Usually 2–3 hours from your call. 9 out of 10 dryer repairs are done same-day: belts, rollers, heating elements — we carry them in the van.
Yes, if the vent is clogged. Wet lint builds up → overheating → ignition. According to NFPA, roughly 2,900 dryer fires happen in the US every year.
We clean the vent duct free with every repair. If it's been a while — call us, we'll check it. Usually $80–$150 if it's just a cleaning with no repair.
70% of the time — yes, it's a clogged vent or flex hose. The element heats, but humid air can't escape. We check airflow with the analyzer.
The other 30%: moisture sensor or heating element running below capacity. The analyzer shows which one in under 5 minutes.
A handyman does a bit of everything. Appliance repair is its own licensed specialty in California.
We have a diagnostic analyzer for pinpoint accuracy, a van stocked with parts, and direct supplier relationships with Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Maytag. A handyman will Google it — we see these failures every day.
$89 — waived when you go ahead with the repair. If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay the diagnostic fee if you decide not to proceed.
What customers say
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Loud squeaking every rotation on our Samsung DV. Tech said Samsung drum rollers wear unevenly and you have to replace all four at once or the noise comes back in 6 months — replaced all of them. Silent now.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
LG gas dryer not heating. Worried about safety. Tech found a cracked igniter, replaced it, and did a full gas leak check — all included. Fast and thorough.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Samsung dryer ran full cycles but clothes stayed damp. Heating element burned out. Fixed in 40 min for $200. New dryer would have been $1,100.
Useful pages
When fixing your dryer makes sense — and when it doesn't
tS, hE, dE — what they mean and what the repair costs
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. 90 days on parts and labor
Recent repairs nearby
40 min $200Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
35 min $170Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
30 min $80Amy's dryer taking 3 hours per load. Electric bill doubled.
35 min $140Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
We repair all major dryer brands
Other dryer problems
Similar symptoms? Check if there's more than one thing going on.
Drum still sitting there while laundry piles up?
One call — dryer spinning again
✓ Whirlpool / Samsung / LG / Maytag belts in the van
✓ Belt replacement — 30 minutes
✓ $80 flat-rate labor
✓ If we don't fix it, you don't pay
7725 Gateway, Irvine, CA 92618
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Ph: (949) 739-8878