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. The Caruthersville list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Caruthersville
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Caruthersville. Other nearby bases include Jackson (10), Union City (2), and Covington (2). The closest is Auston Mealer's Restaurant Equipment Service, about 17.1 miles away. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Caruthersville 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.1, 20.9, 22.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 37 |
Closest matches for Caruthersville: Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Caruthersville
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Caruthersville
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Caruthersville, 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?
- 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
What Caruthersville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Caruthersville 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Caruthersville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Caruthersville, MO
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which areas near Caruthersville do these technicians cover?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Caruthersville
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Caruthersville 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.