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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Russellville and the Franklin County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Russellville
Within 60 miles of Russellville there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Madison (5), Florence (4), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 15.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses. Russellville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.9, 17.0, 17.7 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
First up for Russellville: Zack's Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Haleyville, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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 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 Russellville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Russellville 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 Russellville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Russellville, AL
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Dryer Repair Near Russellville
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Russellville faster and cheaper.