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 Hattiesburg list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hattiesburg
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hattiesburg. 4 of them are based in Hattiesburg itself, and the rest are spread across Picayune (3), Columbia (2), and Petal (1). Appliance Service Central LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Hattiesburg. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Hattiesburg 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.9, 7.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
Closest matches for Hattiesburg: FixFast Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brackman Service Company (4.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Sears Home Services (30.1 miles away, based in Columbia).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Hattiesburg
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hattiesburg
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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 Hattiesburg
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
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 Hattiesburg
Most dryer calls in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hattiesburg, MS
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Hattiesburg
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Before you call a Hattiesburg 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.