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 Pelham and the Shelby County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Pelham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pelham. 4 of them are based in Pelham itself, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (20), Bessemer (6), and Alabaster (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Prime Appliance Care Solutions is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Pelham. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.1, 3.3 |
At the top of the Pelham list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (19.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (13.5 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Pelham
What Gets Fixed on a Pelham 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
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
What Pelham Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pelham 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Pelham
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pelham, AL
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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 Pelham technician a trip for parts.