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. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Jonesboro
Within 60 miles of Jonesboro there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Jonesboro, and other nearby bases include West Monroe (3), Ruston (2), and Monroe (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Plunkett Cooling & Heating LLC, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 13 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jonesboro is inside its regular service area.
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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 11.5, 21.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Jonesboro: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (21.8 miles away, based in Ruston, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (38.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.2 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Jonesboro
What Gets Fixed on a Jonesboro Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Jonesboro, LA
Most dryer calls in Jonesboro 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Jonesboro
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jonesboro, LA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Do you cover Jonesboro and nearby towns?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Jonesboro
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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 Jonesboro technician a trip for parts.