When a dryer quits in Commerce, 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.
Local Dryer Repair in Commerce, GA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Commerce. 2 of them are based in Commerce itself, and the rest are spread across Athens (7), Winder (5), and Jefferson (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. AAA Ability Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Commerce. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 4.3, 8.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
First up for Commerce: Appliance EMT of Buford (29.2 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Athens Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Athens, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (24.4 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Inspire Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Commerce Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Commerce, GA
Most dryer calls in Commerce 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)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Commerce
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Commerce, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I check before calling?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Commerce
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Before you call a Commerce 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.