A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Fayetteville, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Fayetteville
28 repair companies serve Fayetteville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Fayetteville itself, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (12), Hazel Green (2), and Ardmore (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fayetteville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.8, 13.9 |
First up for Fayetteville: Doctor Appliance (25.3 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (16.0 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Fayetteville Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Fayetteville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fayetteville 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fayetteville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fayetteville, TN
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Fayetteville
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Fayetteville faster and cheaper.