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. The Lovejoy list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lovejoy
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lovejoy. The rest are spread across McDonough (10), Atlanta (7), and Stockbridge (3). Nearest on the list: Sarge's Appliance Services, LLC, around 0.4 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.8, 5.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
Closest matches for Lovejoy: Appliance Allstars (8.9 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.4 stars from 373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (22.6 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lovejoy
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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.
Around Lovejoy
Most dryer calls in Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lovejoy, GA
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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 Lovejoy technician a trip for parts.