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 Yazoo City and the Yazoo County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Yazoo City, MS
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Yazoo City. 1 list an address in Yazoo City, and other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Nearest on the list: Hibbard Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Yazoo City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Yazoo City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 31.6, 32.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Yazoo City list: Mr. Appliance of Madison (33.3 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.5 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
What Yazoo City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Yazoo City 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Yazoo City
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Yazoo City, MS
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Which areas near Yazoo City do these technicians cover?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Yazoo City
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Yazoo City technician a trip for parts.