A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sherwood and the Pulaski County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Sherwood, AR
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sherwood. 7 of them are based in Sherwood itself, and the rest are spread across North Little Rock (17), Little Rock (12), and Jacksonville (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Jacksonville Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Sherwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 10 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Sherwood are A-Tech Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Appliance Geeks (7.3 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Cabot, 4.6 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Sherwood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Sherwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sherwood 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.
Before You Book in Sherwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sherwood, AR
Why is my dryer squealing?
What should I check before calling?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call a Sherwood technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.