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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Collierville and the Shelby County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Collierville, TN
Within 30 miles of Collierville there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Collierville, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Arlington (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collierville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
Closest matches for Collierville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (8.6 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (15.6 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Collierville
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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?
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Collierville
Most dryer calls in Collierville 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
Gas piping and gas appliance installation permits are handled by local governments, some of which require their own gas fitter license; for example, Chattanooga requires a city Master Gas Fitter License to pull a gas permit. Source: City of Chattanooga: Gas Permit
Before You Book in Collierville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Collierville, TN
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Collierville
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Before you call a Collierville 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.