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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Bentonville, AR
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bentonville. 1 of them are based in Bentonville itself, and the rest are spread across Springdale (8), Fayetteville (6), and Rogers (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers, about 3.9 miles away. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 6.0, 8.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
The leading options for Bentonville are Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.5 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fayetteville, AR (18.9 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.8 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Warehouse (23.2 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Bentonville
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Bentonville, AR
Most dryer calls in Bentonville 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bentonville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Bentonville, AR
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Bentonville
Dryer Repair Near Bentonville
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Bentonville faster and cheaper.