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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Diamondhead and the Hancock County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Diamondhead, MS
19 repair companies serve Diamondhead from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Diamondhead, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Bay St Louis (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Passion Service Pro, LLC. is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Diamondhead. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 18 businesses.
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) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 3.5, 7.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
Closest matches for Diamondhead: Cox Appliance Repair LLC (7.5 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Diamondhead
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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 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.
Local Notes for Diamondhead
Most dryer calls in Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Diamondhead, MS
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How much does dryer repair cost in Diamondhead?
What should I check before calling?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Diamondhead
Dryer Repair Near Diamondhead
Before you call a Diamondhead 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.