A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Martin list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Martin
40 repair companies serve Martin from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Jackson (20), Paducah (5), and Murray (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Patriarch Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 12.6 miles from Martin. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Martin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Martin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.6, 12.7, 23.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 50 |
At the top of the Martin list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Done Right Appliance Repair and Service (34.8 miles away, based in Huntingdon, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Murray, 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Martin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Martin, TN
Most dryer calls in Martin 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 Martin
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Martin, TN
Is there anything I can try first?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Martin
Dryer Repair Near Martin
Before you call a Martin 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.