Drum sagging, scraping or wobbling?
Running smooth again today.
Worn drum glides, a damaged felt seal or failing support rollers — each has a different fix. We open the cabinet, find the cause in about 5 minutes and give you a flat quote before touching anything. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
Same-day service
Spin the drum by hand and locate the sound — scraping at the front is glides/felt, thumping from the back is rollers or a bearing. We confirm on the cabinet.
Worn drum glides (~40%)
The plastic slides (front and/or rear) have worn away and the drum scrapes the cabinet — a scratching sound through the cycle. We replace the full glide kit.
Failed drum support rollers (~30%)
Two rear rollers support the drum; when they go, the drum sags, wobbles and thumps. Always replaced in pairs.
Worn felt drum seal (~15%)
The felt strip seals the drum to the front panel — worn, it lets clothes slip in and snag, and causes a scraping sound.
Stretched or broken belt (~10%)
A worn belt thumps before it snaps completely — catching it early keeps the drum from seizing.
Drum / motor bearing (~5%)
A rear drum-shaft or motor bearing makes a high metallic screech that worsens fast and eventually locks the drum.
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 drum 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.”
★★★★★ 5.0 average · 29 verified reviews
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 drum specialist · Orange
Drum issues are the second most common noise complaint after bad rollers. You'll notice scraping or thumping during spin, clothes snagging on the drum edge, or the drum visibly wobbling.
My recommendation: when a drum glide kit is needed, I replace all the glides and the felt seal together (~$60–$80 in parts) — doing them in pieces adds two extra visits.
On the same job I always check the rollers and belt, since they're already exposed — it saves you money down the road.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent drum 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.
Is it worth replacing glides, felt AND rollers all at once?
If your dryer is 8+ years old and more than one shows wear, yes — they're all reached through the same disassembly, so doing them separately on two visits costs more in labor than one drum service. I'll tell you on-site which parts actually need it.
Clothes come out with scratches — is that drum damage?
Usually it's worn glides or a torn felt seal catching the fabric — fixable. A cracked or dented drum is rarer and more expensive, and I'll tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes sense.
The drum wobbles — is that dangerous?
Not immediately, but don't ignore it — a wobbling drum stresses the belt and can score the rear shaft. Fixing it now keeps it from becoming a more expensive repair.
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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Other dryer problems
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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 visit and your drum runs smooth again
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- Full drum service — glides + felt + rollers in one visit
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay
- 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call