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 Chickasaw and the Mobile County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Chickasaw
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chickasaw. The rest are spread across Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Swift Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Chickasaw. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 5.0, 5.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
At the top of the Chickasaw list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (10.0 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Chickasaw
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Chickasaw
Most dryer calls in Chickasaw 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.
Questions to Ask a Chickasaw Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Chickasaw, AL
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Dryer Repair Near Chickasaw
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Chickasaw faster and cheaper.