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. 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 Moss Point
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Moss Point. 2 list an address in Moss Point, and other nearby bases include Mobile (9), Theodore (3), and Biloxi (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Triple R Appliance, around 2.1 miles out. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
First up for Moss Point: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (26.0 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Moss Point
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Moss Point Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Moss Point 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
Questions to Ask a Moss Point Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Moss Point, MS
How much does dryer repair cost in Moss Point?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Moss Point
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Moss Point technician a trip for parts.