Most Whirlpool dryer repairs in Brandon involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Brandon, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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 Brandon
37 repair companies serve Brandon from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Brandon, and the rest are spread across Jackson (20), Pearl (4), and Madison (3). None of the repair companies near Brandon name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Quality Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brandon. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
The leading options for Brandon are Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Madison (13.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Fixit Refrigeration & Appliance Inc (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 6 reviews); ABCO Air & Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Pearl, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
What Makes Whirlpool Dryer Repairs Different
Electric Whirlpool dryers run on 240 volts from two breakers or fuses, one feeding the motor and one the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can leave the drum turning with no heat. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Whirlpool Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Brandon
Owner Care for Whirlpool Dryers
- 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
- Keep the dryer level with all four legs on the floor to prevent pounding noises. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
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:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Brandon
Most dryer calls in Brandon 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas line work falls under the State Board of Contractors' Mechanical classification, while its Plumbing classification excludes fuel gas. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Brandon
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Brandon, MS
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool dryers?
Is my Whirlpool dryer worth repairing?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.