A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Southaven
Within 30 miles of Southaven there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Southaven, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: All Major Appliance Services, around 3.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 25 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 7.2, 8.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
Closest matches for Southaven: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (19.6 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Repair Service (11.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Southaven Dryer Call
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
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 Southaven
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Southaven, MS
Most dryer calls in Southaven 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 Southaven
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Southaven, MS
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Which areas near Southaven do these technicians cover?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Southaven 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.