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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Senatobia and the Tate County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Senatobia, MS
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Senatobia. The rest are spread across Memphis (10), Oxford (5), and Bartlett (4). Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Affordable Appliance Repair Ms is the nearest, roughly 21.9 miles from Senatobia. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Senatobia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Senatobia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.9, 25.7, 26.6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 46 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Senatobia: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (40.5 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (21.9 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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 Senatobia, 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Senatobia
Most dryer calls in Senatobia 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 Senatobia
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Senatobia, MS
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Senatobia faster and cheaper.