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 Marietta and the Cobb County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Marietta, GA
40 repair companies serve Marietta from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Marietta, and other nearby bases include Kennesaw (6), Smyrna (4), and Mableton (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Marietta Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Marietta. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
First up for Marietta: Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mama Bear Dryer Vent Cleaning (7.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Marietta
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 Marietta, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Marietta Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Marietta 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Marietta
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Marietta, GA
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Marietta
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Marietta technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.