Washer and Dryer Repair
Washers that will not drain or spin, and dryers that will not heat or start.
Dryer Repair in Alabama
When the dryer runs cold, will not start or needs several cycles to dry a load, call to get connected with an independent provider who repairs gas and electric dryers.
Part of washer and dryer repair
For homeowners with a broken washer, dryer, oven, stove, cooktop or freezer. Not for refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, commercial appliances, parts orders or phone-only quotes.
- Call to connectOne phone line, nothing to fill in
- For homeownersLarge household appliances
- Independent providersLocal businesses that take part
- 61 Alabama citiesFour markets and five areas
Common problems
Signs the dryer needs a repair
Dryer problems usually come down to heat, power or airflow. Alabama's humid air already makes drying slower, so a dryer with a weak heat source or a restricted exhaust can turn one cycle into three.
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Nothing happens when you press start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- The top of the dryer gets very hot
- A burning smell during a cycle
- Squealing or thumping as the drum turns
- Dryer stops partway through a cycle
The visit
What a technician usually checks
A general outline only. The independent provider decides what the visit includes and explains any findings.
Thermal fuse and thermostats
Tests the safety parts that cut heat or power when the dryer overheats.
Heat source
Checks the heating element on electric dryers, or the igniter, flame sensor and gas valve coils on gas models.
Drive
Inspects the belt, idler pulley, drum rollers and motor for wear.
Airflow
Looks at the lint path and exhaust connection, since a restricted exhaust is a common reason for overheating and long dry times.
Plain guidance
Repair or replace?
When a repair often makes sense
Thermal fuses, heating elements, igniters, belts and rollers are common dryer repairs. A blown thermal fuse often points to an airflow problem that should be fixed at the same time.
When replacement may come up
A dryer with a failed motor, a damaged drum or repeated heating failures may be a replacement candidate, especially if it is old. NAHB figures cited by Fannie Mae put a typical dryer's life at around 14 years.
Symptoms
Problem guides for this appliance
Service areas
Washer and Dryer Repair by market
Dryer repair is covered on the washer and dryer pages for each market.
- Dryer repair in the Birmingham areaBirmingham, Trussville, Pelham and nearby
- Tuscaloosa dryer repairTuscaloosa, Northport, Brookwood and nearby
- Dryer repair in Huntsville and MadisonHuntsville, Madison, Gurley and nearby
- Mobile area dryer repairMobile, Eight Mile, Grand Bay and nearby
Regional areas
- Pell City, Oxford and East of Birmingham
- Jasper and Walker County
- Fayette, Winston and Cullman
- Decatur and Athens
- Guntersville and Scottsboro
City pages
- Birmingham, AL
- Trussville, AL
- Pelham, AL
- Helena, AL
- Maylene, AL
- Harpersville, AL
- Sterrett, AL
- Locust Fork, AL
- Remlap, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Northport, AL
- Brookwood, AL
- Vance, AL
- Brent, AL
- Brierfield, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Madison, AL
- Gurley, AL
- Hazel Green, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Eight Mile, AL
- Grand Bay, AL
- Irvington, AL
- Bay Minette, AL
- Loxley, AL
- Stapleton, AL
- Pell City, AL
- Cropwell, AL
- Odenville, AL
- Ragland, AL
- Alpine, AL
- Oxford, AL
- Weaver, AL
- Jasper, AL
- Parrish, AL
- Sumiton, AL
- Townley, AL
- Cordova, AL
- Quinton, AL
- Empire, AL
- Double Springs, AL
- Berry, AL
- Bankston, AL
- Brilliant, AL
- Bremen, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Athens, AL
- Courtland, AL
- Moulton, AL
- Town Creek, AL
- Eva, AL
- Hillsboro, AL
- Guntersville, AL
- Grant, AL
- Union Grove, AL
- Scottsboro, AL
Keep reading
Related services
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Washing machines that will not drain, spin, fill or stop leaking.
Oven Repair
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Freezer Repair
Chest and upright freezers that will not freeze or run constantly.
On an electric dryer, a failed heating element, thermal fuse or thermostat is common. On a gas dryer, a worn igniter or gas valve coils are frequent causes. A technician can test each part to find the one that failed.
A clogged lint screen, a crushed or blocked exhaust duct, a weak heat source or an overloaded drum can all slow drying. Clean the lint screen and check that the outside exhaust flap opens when the dryer runs.
The drum, belt and motor are similar, but the heat source differs. Gas dryers use an igniter and gas valve, while electric dryers use a heating element. Mention which type you have when you call.
No. Overheating can be a sign of restricted airflow or a failed thermostat. Stop using it, clean the lint screen and call so the cause can be found.
Next step
Dryer not heating?
Call to describe what the appliance is doing and get connected with an independent local provider.