Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Demopolis, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Demopolis, AL
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Demopolis. The rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Meridian (4), and Selma (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Wilco Appliance Repair, around 32.8 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Demopolis is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Demopolis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 32.8, 38.6, 47.5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
First up for Demopolis: Jones washer & dryer repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.2 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Demopolis
Before replacing a dryer in Demopolis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Demopolis, AL
Most dryer calls in Demopolis 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.
Before You Book in Demopolis
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Demopolis, AL
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Before you call a Demopolis technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.