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 Sulphur and the Murray County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Sulphur
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sulphur. The rest are spread across Norman (5), Ardmore (4), and Durant (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Scott's Appliance Sales and Service, around 14.4 miles out. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sulphur 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.4, 23.5, 23.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Sulphur list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Ada, 4.5 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Durant, 4.8 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adam's Appliance Repair, Inc (59.4 miles away, based in Norman, 5.0 stars from 462 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Sulphur Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Sulphur
Most dryer calls in Sulphur 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.
Oklahoma has no general appliance repair license; mechanical licensing through the Construction Industries Board excludes minor repairs the manufacturer allows an owner or agent to make, but that exclusion does not reach gas piping, gas controls, appliance venting or opening a sealed refrigeration system. Source: OAC 158:50 Mechanical Industry Rules (Oklahoma Construction Industries Board)
In Oklahoma, you can check a license with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Licensee Search or report a problem to the Oklahoma Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Before You Book in Sulphur
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sulphur, OK
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Sulphur
Dryer Repair Near Sulphur
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 Sulphur technician a trip for parts.