A Whirlpool dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Carrollton list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool dryers and other brands.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Carrollton
Within 30 miles of Carrollton there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Carrollton itself, and other nearby bases include Douglasville (7), Dallas (3), and Villa Rica (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is BG APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, about 2.9 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Carrollton names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carrollton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 9.1, 11.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
At the top of the Carrollton list: Whirlpool (31.4 miles away, based in Cedartown, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (20.7 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BG APPLIANCE REPAIR INC (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deep South Appliance Service (28.1 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
Clicking from the gas valve on a gas dryer is a normal operating sound. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
Common Whirlpool Dryer Problems
- 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
What Whirlpool Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Carrollton
Owner Care for Whirlpool Dryers
- Empty the lint screen before every load, and wash it with warm water and a soft brush if fabric softener sheets leave a film. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- 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
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dryer Repair
A Whirlpool dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Carrollton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Carrollton 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Before You Book in Carrollton
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Carrollton, GA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Carrollton
Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Carrollton technician bring the right parts.