Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Ward list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Ward, AR
40 repair companies serve Ward from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ward itself, and the rest are spread across North Little Rock (16), Sherwood (7), and Little Rock (5). Nearest on the list: Quick & Kind Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
At the top of the Ward list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Cabot, 4.6 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (25.7 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Searcy, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Ward
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Ward
Most dryer calls in Ward 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 Ward
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ward, AR
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Ward technician a trip for parts.