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 Germantown and the Shelby County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Germantown, TN
31 repair companies serve Germantown from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). The closest is Memphis Appliance Xperts, about 5.2 miles away. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 5.9, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Germantown list: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (5.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Repair Service (9.9 miles away, based in Memphis, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Germantown
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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
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.
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 belt replacement: $150–$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?
- 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?
- 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 Germantown
Most dryer calls in Germantown 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 Germantown
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Germantown, TN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Germantown faster and cheaper.