If your LG dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Birmingham list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Independent LG Dryer Technicians, Birmingham AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Birmingham. 29 list an address in Birmingham, and other nearby bases include Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: EspressoTech Solutions, around 0.2 miles out. 1 of them mentions LG in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
Closest matches for Birmingham: Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (7.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Know Your LG Dryer
How LG Dryers Are Built
Some LG dryers detect restricted exhaust airflow and show d80, d90 or d95 codes as the blockage gets worse. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list
Energy Saver is on by default for Cotton/Normal and air-dries without heat for much of the cycle, which lengthens run time and can look like a heating fault. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
LG Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Clothes still damp after a sensor cycle. Clean the humidity sensor bars and use a manual or time dry cycle for small, bulky or mixed loads. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
- Noisy dryer. Remove coins, keys and other loose items and fasten zippers, noting that some drum-roller thumping with uneven loads is normal. Source: LG US - Noise from the dryer
LG Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| d80 / d90 / d95 | Airflow between the dryer and the outside exhaust is restricted; clean lint from the filter and duct. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
| gAS | Gas supply problem; confirm the gas valve is open and the line is not kinked. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
| FO | Lint filter is out or not seated properly; remove and reinsert it. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
Full list: LG Dryer Error Codes Explained.
On select LG smart appliances, ThinQ Care's Smart Diagnosis monitors the appliance to help catch and troubleshoot problems early, and FlowSense dryers send a ThinQ app alert when ducts need cleaning. Source: LG US - LG ThinQ
Signs Your LG Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Birmingham
Keeping a LG Dryer Running
- LG recommends having a professional vent cleaner inspect and clean the duct run inside the walls once a year. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
- Clean the lint filter and remove lint from the lint tray between loads. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
Brand guides: LG Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes, LG Dryer Error Codes Explained.
What LG Dryer Repairs Cost
Most LG dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Birmingham
Gas dryers in Birmingham are typically served by Spire Alabama Inc.. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Spire Inc. Form 10-K (2025)
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Birmingham
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
LG Dryer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a LG repair.