A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Doraville and the DeKalb County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Doraville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Doraville. The rest are spread across Atlanta (21), Norcross (3), and Sandy Springs (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia, about 0.7 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
First up for Doraville: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (0.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews); Sandy Springs Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Sandy Springs, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Doraville
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Doraville
Most dryer calls in Doraville 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)
Questions to Ask a Doraville Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Doraville, GA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
How much does dryer repair cost in Doraville?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Doraville
Dryer Repair Near Doraville
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 Doraville technician a trip for parts.