When a dryer quits in Hernando, 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hernando
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hernando. Other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: All Major Appliance Services, around 10.0 miles out. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 11.9, 13.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
First up for Hernando: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (25.7 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (13.1 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Hernando Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Hernando, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Hernando
Most dryer calls in Hernando 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 Hernando Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hernando, MS
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hernando faster and cheaper.