A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Cumming list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Cumming, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cumming. 9 of them are based in Cumming itself, and other nearby bases include Suwanee (12), Buford (6), and Alpharetta (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is Cumming Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.2 miles away. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cumming. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Cumming: Appliance EMT of Buford (9.9 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care of Atlanta (13.8 miles away, based in Alpharetta, 4.8 stars from 2,520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Quality (8.2 miles away, based in Suwanee, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Cumming
Before replacing a dryer in Cumming, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Cumming, GA
Most dryer calls in Cumming 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 Cumming
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Cumming, GA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Cumming
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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 Cumming technician a trip for parts.