Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alexander City and the Tallapoosa County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Alexander City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Alexander City. 2 of them are based in Alexander City itself, and the rest are spread across Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Presley Appliance & Furniture, around 1.4 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Alexander City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 25.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
The leading options for Alexander City are Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (37.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alexander City
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Alexander City
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Alexander City
Most dryer calls in Alexander City come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alexander City
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Which areas near Alexander City do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Alexander City
Dryer Repair Near Alexander City
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Alexander City technician a trip for parts.