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. 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 Decatur
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Decatur. 6 list an address in Decatur, and the rest are spread across Atlanta (25), Stone Mountain (5), and Tucker (2). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Advanced Appliance Repair Plano, about 0.9 miles away. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
First up for Decatur: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (7.4 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (5.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Decatur
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Decatur, 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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 Decatur, GA
Most dryer calls in Decatur 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.
Before You Book in Decatur
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Decatur, GA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Decatur
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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 Decatur technician a trip for parts.