A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Huntsville and the Madison County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Huntsville, AL
Within 30 miles of Huntsville there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 list an address in Huntsville, and other nearby bases include Madison (5), Athens (4), and Hazel Green (2). A Able Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Huntsville. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 3.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Huntsville list: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (17.5 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Huntsville Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Huntsville
Most dryer calls in Huntsville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Huntsville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntsville, AL
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Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Huntsville
Dryer Repair Near Huntsville
Before you call a Huntsville 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.