Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Rome list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Rome, GA
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rome. 8 of them are based in Rome itself, and other nearby bases include Cartersville (5), Cedartown (2), and Calhoun (1). Distances run up to about 23 miles. 1 lists dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Appliance World is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Rome. Rated companies nearby average 3.5 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
Closest matches for Rome: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frix Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Eddie Chubb Appliance Services (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cartersville (23.1 miles away, based in Cartersville, 4.8 stars from 208 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Rome
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around Rome
Most dryer calls in Rome 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 Rome
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rome, 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 Rome technician a trip for parts.