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 Atlanta and the Cass County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Atlanta
36 repair companies serve Atlanta from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (13), Texarkana (5), and Longview (5). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. H & H Service Company is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Atlanta. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Atlanta is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 22.8, 23.0 |
First up for Atlanta: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (23.0 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (22.8 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (49.1 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Atlanta
What Gets Fixed on a Atlanta Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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.
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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Atlanta
Most dryer calls in Atlanta 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Atlanta
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Atlanta, TX
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Atlanta
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Atlanta 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.