A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Pleasant Grove list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Pleasant Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pleasant Grove. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair & Service Specialists, around 2.7 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 55 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 4.6, 4.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
Closest matches for Pleasant Grove: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (19.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (6.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Pleasant Grove
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Pleasant Grove
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Pleasant Grove
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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Pleasant Grove Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pleasant Grove 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Pleasant Grove
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pleasant Grove, AL
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Pleasant Grove faster and cheaper.