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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Athens and the Clarke County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Athens, GA
40 repair companies serve Athens from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Athens itself, and the rest are spread across Winder (5), Jefferson (3), and Monroe (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Carters Food Service Equipment, around 1.9 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
Closest matches for Athens: Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Athens
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Athens
Before replacing a dryer in Athens, 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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: $100–$200 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?
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 Athens
Most dryer calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Athens Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
How much does dryer repair cost in Athens?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Athens
Dryer Repair Near Athens
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 Athens technician a trip for parts.