A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ripley and the Tippah County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Ripley
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ripley. 3 list an address in Ripley, and the rest are spread across Oxford (5), Memphis (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ripley is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 31 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
Closest matches for Ripley: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Corinth, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (54.6 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Ripley
What Gets Fixed on a Ripley Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Ripley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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 Ripley Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ripley 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.
Before You Book in Ripley
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ripley, MS
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How much does dryer repair cost in Ripley?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Ripley
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Before you call a Ripley 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.