When a dryer quits in Hazard, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hazard and the Perry County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Hazard, KY
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hazard. The rest are spread across Corbin (3), Harlan (2), and Jeremiah (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Blair's Appliance Repair, about 18.0 miles away. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 14 businesses. Hazard is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.0, 21.2, 26.7 |
At the top of the Hazard list: Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Paintsville, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bundy Maytag Home Appliance Center (49.3 miles away, based in London, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brackett's Appliance Repair. (29.3 miles away, based in Harlan, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bolen Appliance Services (21.2 miles away, based in Garrett, 3.6 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Hazard
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hazard
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.
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Hazard
Most dryer calls in Hazard 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Hazard Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hazard, KY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you cover Hazard and nearby towns?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Hazard
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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 Hazard technician a trip for parts.