A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Technicians Serving Valdosta, GA
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valdosta. 8 of them are based in Valdosta itself, and other nearby bases include Lake Park (1), Lakeland (1), and Sparks (1). The closest is DependableFix Appliance Services, about 0.3 miles away. 1 lists dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
At the top of the Valdosta list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Phase Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Closed (1.6 miles away, 3.8 stars from 24 reviews); DependableFix Appliance Services (0.3 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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 Valdosta
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Valdosta
Most dryer calls in Valdosta 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Valdosta
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Valdosta, GA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Valdosta
Dryer Repair Near Valdosta
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 Valdosta technician a trip for parts.