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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mableton and the Cobb County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Mableton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mableton. 4 list an address in Mableton, and other nearby bases include Atlanta (19), Marietta (8), and Smyrna (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech Mableton, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
First up for Mableton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (10.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Mableton
What Gets Fixed on a Mableton Dryer Call
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Mableton, GA
Most dryer calls in Mableton 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 Mableton 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mableton, GA
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What should I check before calling?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Mableton
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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 Mableton technician a trip for parts.