When a dryer quits in Clarksville, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Clarksville, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Clarksville, AR
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarksville. The rest are spread across Fort Smith (7), Van Buren (4), and Fayetteville (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Russellville, about 23.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 20 businesses. Clarksville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarksville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 23.3, 24.6, 42.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
Closest matches for Clarksville: Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Russellville, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (49.3 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); Appliance Warehouse (59.1 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (51.7 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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 Clarksville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Clarksville 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Clarksville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Clarksville faster and cheaper.