Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kosciusko and the Attala County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Kosciusko, MS
Within 60 miles of Kosciusko there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Brandon (6), Jackson (4), and Philadelphia (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Steadfast Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 30.9 miles from Kosciusko. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kosciusko is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kosciusko. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 30.9, 31.1, 33.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
At the top of the Kosciusko list: Mr. Appliance of Madison (52.4 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (54.3 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Grenada, 3.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Kosciusko, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Kosciusko
Most dryer calls in Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kosciusko, MS
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Kosciusko
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Kosciusko 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.