When a dryer quits in Columbus, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 Columbus, MS
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Columbus. 5 list an address in Columbus, and the rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Northport (3), and Steens (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Columbus 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.0, 5.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
Closest matches for Columbus: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Jones washer & dryer repair (56.9 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Columbus Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Columbus, MS
Most dryer calls in Columbus 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 Columbus Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbus, MS
How much does dryer repair cost in Columbus?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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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 Columbus technician a trip for parts.