Whirlpool owners in Mobile usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Whirlpool Dryer Technicians, Mobile AL
Within 30 miles of Mobile there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 of them are based in Mobile itself, and the rest are spread across Daphne (4), Theodore (3), and Moss Point (2). None of the repair companies near Mobile name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Yes Appliance Repair Mobile, AL is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Mobile. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
First up for Mobile: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & B Appliances (10.4 miles away, based in Theodore, 4.8 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (5.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews).
Whirlpool Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Dryer Repairs Different
Whirlpool says many dryers perform best with a total equivalent vent length under 35 feet of rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, with each 90-degree elbow adding resistance. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and unkinked with a free-moving outside flap, and avoid overloading. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Dryer not heating. Make sure a heated cycle is selected rather than Air Only, then check both breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models or the open gas shutoff valve on gas models. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Reading a Whirlpool Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Signs Your Whirlpool Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Mobile
Owner Care for Whirlpool Dryers
- Fill the drum about one-half to three-quarters full and dry bulky items such as comforters by themselves. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct rather than plastic or foil accordion duct, and keep the run short and straight. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dryer Repair
Most Whirlpool dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Mobile, AL
Most dryer calls in Mobile 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.
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)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mobile
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Mobile, AL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which Mobile technicians work on Whirlpool?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
More Laundry Repair in Mobile, AL
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Mobile
Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Mobile technician bring the right parts.