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 Greenwood list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Greenwood
Within 60 miles of Greenwood there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Greenwood, and the rest are spread across Clarksdale (2), Indianola (1), and Winona (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Greenwood. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Greenwood is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.5, 24.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
Closest matches for Greenwood: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Grenada, 3.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.7 miles away, based in Clarksdale, 4.3 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Greenwood Dryer Call
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Greenwood
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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 Greenwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Greenwood 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
Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas line work falls under the State Board of Contractors' Mechanical classification, while its Plumbing classification excludes fuel gas. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Greenwood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Greenwood, MS
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Greenwood faster and cheaper.