When a dryer quits in Hawkinsville, 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Hawkinsville
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hawkinsville. 2 list an address in Hawkinsville, and other nearby bases include Warner Robins (9), Byron (2), and Cochran (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Marvel In Home Repairs & Services, around 1.8 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.8, 10.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
At the top of the Hawkinsville list: Mr. Appliance of Macon (28.4 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Appliance Mart (21.8 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.5 stars from 50 reviews); S&A Appliance Repair, LLC (22.7 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redo Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.1 stars from 221 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Hawkinsville Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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 Hawkinsville
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Hawkinsville
Most dryer calls in Hawkinsville 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.
Questions to Ask a Hawkinsville Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawkinsville, GA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Hawkinsville
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hawkinsville faster and cheaper.