If your Whirlpool dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Tarrant, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Who Works on Whirlpool Dryers Near Tarrant
40 repair companies serve Tarrant from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Tarrant mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Maintenance & Service Center is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Tarrant. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tarrant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 4.1, 4.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
At the top of the Tarrant list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (4.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (6.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Connection (6.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
What a Whirlpool Dryer Technician Deals With
Clicking from the gas valve on a gas dryer is a normal operating sound. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
Whirlpool Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer won't start. Press and hold Start for a few seconds, confirm the door is fully latched and Controls Locked is off, and check the household fuses or breakers. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
- 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
Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes
| 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 |
| 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 |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage, so the heater may not come on; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
When to Call for Whirlpool Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Tarrant
Keeping a Whirlpool Dryer Running
- Clean the outside exhaust venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and make sure the exterior hood flap opens freely. 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.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Tarrant
Most dryer calls in Tarrant 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
Before You Book in Tarrant
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Tarrant, AL
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why does my Whirlpool dryer show an error code?
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Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Tarrant technician bring the right parts.