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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving West Memphis and the Crittenden County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near West Memphis
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Memphis. 1 of them are based in West Memphis itself, and the rest are spread across Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Millington (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Delta Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from West Memphis. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 4.0, 8.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
Closest matches for West Memphis: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (25.4 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Repair Service (14.2 miles away, based in Memphis, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (28.4 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in West Memphis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Around West Memphis
Most dryer calls in West Memphis 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)
Natural gas piping and equipment work is governed by the state plumbing and fuel gas codes, and gas fitters are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas program. Source: Plumbing & Natural Gas - Arkansas Department of Health
Questions to Ask a West Memphis Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: West Memphis, 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 West Memphis technician a trip for parts.