When a dryer quits in Florence, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Florence, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Florence
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Florence. 4 list an address in Florence, and other nearby bases include Madison (5), Huntsville (5), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: K & W Appliance and Repair, around 1.7 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Florence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 1.8 |
The leading options for Florence are Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.5 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Florence, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Florence Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Florence 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)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Before You Book in Florence
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Florence, AL
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Florence
Dryer Repair Near Florence
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 Florence technician a trip for parts.