When a dryer quits in Byram, 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 Byram and the Hinds County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Byram, MS
Within 30 miles of Byram there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Running Appliance Repair Jackson.., around 7.2 miles out. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Byram. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.2, 7.8, 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
The leading options for Byram are Mr. Appliance of Madison (20.2 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair Services (8.9 miles away, based in Jackson, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elmcrest Appliance Repair Handlers (10.4 miles away, based in Pearl, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Byram
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Byram
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
Dryer Notes for Byram, MS
Most dryer calls in Byram 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Byram
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Byram, MS
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Before you call a Byram 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.