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 Memphis and the Shelby County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Memphis
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Memphis. 10 of them are based in Memphis itself, and other nearby bases include Bartlett (4), Collierville (3), and Millington (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Professional Repair Service, around 1.5 miles out. 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
The leading options for Memphis are Mr. Appliance of Memphis (13.5 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Repair Service (1.5 miles away, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Memphis
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Memphis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Memphis
Most dryer calls in Memphis 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
Questions to Ask a Memphis Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Memphis, TN
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Memphis
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Memphis technician a trip for parts.