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. Below are the companies within reach of Philadelphia, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Philadelphia
Within 60 miles of Philadelphia there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Philadelphia itself, and the rest are spread across Meridian (4), Louisville (1), and Brandon (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Responsive Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Philadelphia is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 2.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
Closest matches for Philadelphia: Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Savior Appliance Repair Fixers (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Responsive Appliance Repair Solutions (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Philadelphia
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Philadelphia
Before replacing a dryer in Philadelphia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 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.
Around Philadelphia
Most dryer calls in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, MS
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Philadelphia
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Philadelphia faster and cheaper.