A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Anniston list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Anniston
Within 30 miles of Anniston there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Anniston itself, and the rest are spread across Gadsden (2), Pell City (2), and Jacksonville (1). BRIAN'S SERVICE CO. is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Anniston. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 4.9 |
Closest matches for Anniston: Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Anniston
What Gets Fixed on a Anniston Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 Anniston
Most dryer calls in Anniston 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 Anniston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Anniston, AL
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Anniston
Dryer Repair Near Anniston
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 Anniston technician a trip for parts.