Motor runs but the drum stays still?
A broken belt — fixed in 30 min.
A snapped belt is the #1 reason the drum stops turning — a ~$20 part and a 30-minute fix. We confirm it (and check the rollers and pulley in the same opening) with an analyzer + visual check in about 5 minutes, and carry belts for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag and Kenmore in the van. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
Same-day service
One inspection + 5 minutes and we know exactly what to replace. Motor humming points to the drivetrain; total silence points to motor, switch or fuse.
Snapped belt (~80%)
The most common cause — the motor hums, the drum is still, and you may find a piece of rubber on the floor. Replaced in about 30 minutes.
Worn drum support rollers (~10%)
The rollers are shot, the drum sags and won't turn — usually grinding before it stops. Replaced in pairs.
Failed idler pulley (~5%)
The tension pulley that keeps the belt taut has seized or broken — often fails alongside the belt.
Burned drive motor (~3%)
Rare — the motor won't turn, sometimes humming and stalling, sometimes silent. The analyzer checks current draw.
Door switch (~2%)
Completely silent at startup means the switch isn't signalling 'door closed' — a quick, inexpensive part.
Quick Diagnosis: What's happening?
Check the symptoms you're seeing to find the likely cause and repair cost
What's the likely fix?
Check what you see on the left — we'll estimate the cause, the cost and how urgent it is.
Estimate only — the analyzer confirms the exact cause on-site.
Probable cause: belt, rollers, or thermal fuse. Repair: $100–$180, 30–45 minutes.
Probable cause: heating element + clogged vent, or moisture sensor. Repair: $120–$220, 30–60 minutes.
Multiple symptoms + burning smell — possible clogged vent (fire risk) or control board failure. Call immediately.
Dryer belt repairs
“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.”
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What you get in one visit
Analyzer diagnostic
We plug in the analyzer — in 5 minutes you see amperage on the element, air temp and vent airflow on the screen. The same data we read.
Free vent inspection
A clogged vent is a fire hazard — NFPA logs ~2,900 dryer fires a year in the US. We check and clean the duct with every repair.
Can't fix it — no charge
Approve the repair and the $89 diagnostic is included. 90-day guarantee on all work, plus a 30-day follow-up call.
Why we fix your dryer right the first time
The average tech guesses: "not heating — swap the element." Didn't help. "Then the thermal fuse." Still nothing — you pay three times. Our analyzer reads amperage, air temp and vent airflow in 5 minutes. One part, one visit.
Dmitry — dryer & vent specialist
Dryer belt & drivetrain specialist · Orange
A broken belt is the single most common dryer call — and the simplest fix. How to tell: the motor hums but the drum doesn't move. If it's completely silent, look at the thermal fuse or door switch instead.
My recommendation: if the belt snapped on a dryer 8+ years old, replace the drum rollers (~$40) at the same time — they're reached through the same opening, and doing them separately on a second visit adds ~$80 in labor.
Standard belts for Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Maytag and Kenmore ride in the van, so this is almost always a one-visit, 30-minute job.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent belt repairs in Orange
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
If the belt snapped, should I replace the rollers at the same time?
On a dryer 8+ years old, yes — the rollers share the assembly with the belt, and doing them separately on a second visit adds ~$80 in labor. A combo kit (belt + 2 rollers + pulley) beats two call-outs. On a newer machine (3–5 years), the belt alone is fine.
Drum spins but in jerks — what's that?
Usually one worn roller (one worse than the other) so the drum wobbles and jerks. Don't keep running it — it'll snap the belt and score the drum shaft. A roller-pair replacement now is the cheaper path.
I hear a click at startup but the drum doesn't turn
The click is the relay firing while the motor isn't spinning — could be a burned motor or a door switch. The analyzer shows in about 5 minutes which component isn't getting the signal.
What does dryer repair actually cost?
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.
Should I just buy a new dryer?
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 →
What if you can't fix it?
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay $89 for the diagnostic (service call + analyzer). More about our guarantee →
How fast can you get here?
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.
Is a dryer actually a fire risk?
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.
Taking too long to dry — is that a breakdown?
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.
How are you different from a handyman?
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.
How much is the diagnostic fee?
$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.
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We Cover All of Orange County
Same-day appliance repair across 40+ Orange County cities — from the coast to the canyons. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
One call and your dryer is spinning again
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- All-brand belts in the van — most jobs 30 minutes
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay
- 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call