When a dryer quits in Buford, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Buford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Buford. 7 of them are based in Buford itself, and other nearby bases include Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). The closest is Appliance Master Inc, about 0.7 miles away. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
At the top of the Buford list: Appliance EMT of Buford (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Quality (8.7 miles away, based in Suwanee, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Buford
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Buford
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Buford
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Buford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Buford 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Buford
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
Is there anything I can try first?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Buford
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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 Buford technician a trip for parts.