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 Columbia, MS
23 repair companies serve Columbia from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include Hattiesburg (4), McComb (4), and Picayune (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Sears Home Services, about 1.2 miles away. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Columbia 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.1, 23.1 |
First up for Columbia: Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixFast Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Home Services (1.2 miles away); Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Columbia Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Columbia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Columbia
Most dryer calls in Columbia 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.
Questions to Ask a Columbia Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, MS
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Do you cover Columbia and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Columbia
Dryer Repair Near Columbia
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 Columbia technician a trip for parts.