A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Smiths Station list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Smiths Station, AL
Within 30 miles of Smiths Station there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Columbus (11), Phenix City (3), and Opelika (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. The closest is Heritage Appliance Repair Experts, about 4.0 miles away. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 4.4, 4.9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
Closest matches for Smiths Station: Appliance Care Pros (18.4 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Phenix City, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hester's AAA Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 3.8 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- 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
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Smiths Station
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
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 Smiths Station, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Smiths Station
Most dryer calls in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Smiths Station, AL
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Smiths Station faster and cheaper.