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. The Montgomery list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Montgomery, AL
Within 60 miles of Montgomery there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Montgomery itself, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Selma (3), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Yes Appliance Repair Montgomery, about 2.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 21 businesses. Montgomery is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 4.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Montgomery list: Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (54.5 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.5 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Montgomery, 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Montgomery Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Montgomery 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 Montgomery
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, AL
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you cover Montgomery and nearby towns?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Montgomery
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Montgomery technician a trip for parts.