Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. Below are the companies within reach of Arlington, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Arlington, TN
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Arlington. 2 of them are based in Arlington itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Arlington Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Arlington. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.0, 7.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Arlington: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (8.1 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Arlington Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Arlington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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 Arlington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Arlington 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Arlington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington, TN
What should I check before calling?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Arlington
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Before you call a Arlington 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.