Book it, we show up, we tune it up
Pick a time online, no phone calls.
A licensed tech inspects and tests your appliance.
We clean, tune, and service it on the spot.
We back the work with a 180-day warranty.
Nothing happens until you say yes: after the inspection the technician hands you a written quote, and the diagnostic comes off the total. Every visit carries a 180-day warranty on parts and labor.
Signs It Needs a Tune-Up
Lint packs into the vent line, the trap housing, and the cabinet around the heating element until heat and fuel sit in the same space. A yearly visit clears that fire risk and keeps the dryer efficient, across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and Marin.
A visit runs 45 to 60 minutes, and the $80 diagnostic rolls into the work if you go ahead. We hand you the airflow reading and a short list of what is wearing: belt, rollers, moisture sensor. Everything we service carries a 180-day parts-and-labor warranty, with same- or next-day appointments. Roof-exit vents need a dedicated cleaning; we will tell you if yours does.
Clothes taking longer to dry
Almost always a restricted vent or clogged lint screen reducing airflow.
- Vent duct cleaning (accessible portion; roof exits require dedicated service)
- Lint trap housing deep clean
- Exhaust airflow measurement
A maintenance visit starts from $195. The diagnostic is credited toward the total.
Dryer hot to the touch
Exhaust heat not venting properly. Check the vent for blockage right away - a fire risk.
Burning smell during use
Lint accumulation near the heating element. Needs immediate professional cleaning.
Loud thumping or squealing
Drum rollers or the belt wearing out. We can stretch their life before you replace them.
Lint on clothes after drying
Lint screen damaged or the lint trap housing has gaps letting lint recirculate.
What the visit covers
Full System Inspection
We inspect the entire exhaust vent from dryer to exterior wall, test heating element performance, check belt and drum roller condition, and verify gas connections (gas dryers).
Deep Cleaning
We clean the exhaust vent, lint trap housing, interior lint buildup around the heating element, and the exterior vent hood. Airflow measurements confirm proper venting.
Report & Recommendations
Written report with vent airflow measurements, component condition notes, and recommendations for parts approaching end of life.
What We Check
Airflow & venting
Heating
Mechanical
Safety & electrical
Maintenance vs. Repair
Maintenance
Planned · preventive
Repair
Reactive · on failure
Maintenance prevents problems; repair fixes them. Regular dryer maintenance cuts how often you need a repair and pushes back the day you replace it.
What a tune-up prevents
Lint is behind most dryer trouble. Clearing it costs little next to the repair it turns into, or the fire a packed vent can start.
| Maintenance task | What you avoid |
|---|---|
| Annual vent duct cleaning | The U.S. Fire Administration links clogged dryer vents to roughly 2,900 home fires a year. Cleaning restores airflow and shortens the drying cycle. |
| Belt and roller inspection | A snapped belt mid-cycle can damage the drum and bearings, turning routine maintenance into a $350+ repair. |
| Heating element and thermostat test | A failing element burns extra energy and trips the thermal fuse ($250+). Catch it on a visit and the dryer keeps heating. |
Dryer Maintenance Cost
$80 diagnostic - applied to your maintenance if you proceed. Written estimate before any work begins.
Payment due upon completion.
When to Call for Dryer Maintenance
A clogged vent is both a fire risk and the reason clothes take two cycles to dry. A yearly service handles both.
Lint Trap Cleaning
Clean the lint screen after every load. A clogged lint trap reduces airflow, increases drying time, and is a fire hazard.
Vent Duct Cleaning
We clear built-up lint from the accessible portion of the duct line, which lowers the fire risk and shortens the drying cycle. Roof-exit vents need a dedicated vent-cleaning service.
Full Maintenance Check
Our technician inspects the heating element, drum seals, belt condition, moisture sensors, and exhaust system for safe, efficient operation.
Drum Seal & Belt Inspection
Worn seals and belts make the dryer noisy and the drying uneven. Replace them before they let go and you skip a mid-cycle breakdown.
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