Dryer Repair Marietta GA
A dryer repair in Marietta, GA typically costs $367 when a part is replaced, with most jobs falling between $299 and $462 — parts, labor and the service call included. That comes from 82 dryer calls across Marietta, 67 of which finished as paid repairs; including visits where nothing needed replacing, the median across all our Marietta dryer work is $307. Diagnostic is $99, or $150 on a stacked washer-dryer because the stack has to be separated before anything can be tested. Gas and electric, all major brands, every Marietta ZIP.
Dryer Repair in Marietta, GA
Runs but does not dry, no heat at all, screeching or thumping, will not start? Most Marietta dryer repairs are finished on the first visit.
Dryers are the most mechanically honest appliance in the house: almost everything that goes wrong is heat, airflow or something spinning that should not be making that noise. Our records show the same thing — 967 completed jobs for “not heating” at a median of $370, and 586 for noise at $350. What that means for a homeowner in Marietta is that a dryer is rarely a replacement decision. Wider city coverage is on our appliance repair in Marietta GA page.
What It Costs by Symptom — From 5,870 Completed Dryer Jobs
Median totals, parts and labor and the service call together, grouped by what the dryer is actually doing. These are the numbers behind our own invoices, not a national estimate.
| What the dryer is doing | Median total | Jobs (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Burning smell | $327 | 28 |
| Will not start at all | $328 | 212 |
| Runs but the drum will not turn | $335 | 165 |
| Noisy — squealing, thumping, grinding | $350 | 586 |
| Runs but clothes are still damp | $365 | 224 |
| No heat at all | $370 | 967 |
And the same data by part
| Repair | Median total | Middle half | Jobs (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum belt | $323 | $275 to $390 | 260 |
| Door switch or latch | $324 | $265 to $395 | 68 |
| Thermal fuse | $329 | $280 to $385 | 94 |
| Idler pulley | $330 | $275 to $389 | 93 |
| Timer | $346 | $307 to $391 | 85 |
| Cycling thermostat | $350 | $300 to $404 | 142 |
| Vent and duct cleaning | $359 | $295 to $450 | 271 |
| Drum rollers or bearings | $360 | $309 to $424 | 165 |
| Heating element | $360 | $312 to $430 | 341 |
| Moisture sensor | $361 | $300 to $465 | 138 |
| Blower wheel or motor | $385 | $317 to $487 | 75 |
| Control board | $484 | $300 to $617 | 70 |
Marietta by ZIP
| ZIP | Area | Dryer calls |
|---|---|---|
| 30062 | East Cobb, Johnson Ferry corridor | 20 |
| 30066 | Sandy Plains, north east Marietta | 16 |
| 30064 | West Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain | 12 |
| 30068 | East Cobb, Mount Bethel | 11 |
| 30067 | South Marietta, Delk Road, I-75 | 10 |
| 30008 | South west Marietta | 9 |
| 30060 | Marietta Square, downtown | 4 |
Addresses in 30062, 30066 and 30068 are East Cobb with Marietta mail — see dryer repair in East Cobb for that area specifically.
The Marietta Pattern: Stacked Laundry and Long Vent Runs
Two things stand out in our Marietta dryer records that do not stand out everywhere else. The first is how many jobs in this city are stacked washer-dryer combos — they appear again and again across 30060, 30062 and 30066, which fits the townhomes and closet laundry setups common in those areas. The second is vent runs: 271 completed jobs company-wide were vent and duct work at a median of $359, and long, twisting duct runs are exactly what a laundry closet in the middle of a floorplan produces.
No heat — element, fuse or thermostat $329 TO $360
The biggest category we handle: 967 completed jobs at a median of $370. On an electric dryer the usual suspects are the heating element ($360), the thermal fuse ($329) or the cycling thermostat ($350). On a gas dryer it is the igniter or the valve coils instead. Here is the part most people miss: a thermal fuse does not fail randomly, it fails because the machine overheated, and the machine overheated because the vent was blocked. Replacing the fuse without clearing the duct just books you a second visit.
Runs forever, clothes still damp $365 · 224 JOBS
This is an airflow problem far more often than a heat problem. A restricted duct means the moist air cannot leave, so the dryer keeps running while the clothes stay wet. Vent and duct work runs a median of $359, and it is the one dryer job that pays for itself in energy and in risk. Second candidate is the moisture sensor ($361) telling the control board the load is already dry. More in dryer not drying fast.
Squealing, thumping or grinding $350 · 586 JOBS
Second biggest category. A steady squeal that rises with the drum is the idler pulley ($330); a rhythmic thump is usually the drum rollers or a flat spot on them ($360); a deep grind is the bearing or the blower wheel ($385). None of it is terminal, but a dryer that is grinding is wearing something down every load, so the repair only gets bigger.
Motor runs, drum does not turn $323 · 260 JOBS
The drum belt, and one of the cheapest repairs we do at a median of $323. You can usually confirm it yourself: the motor hums, the drum spins freely by hand with no resistance at all. It is not a machine-ending fault, and a dryer with a fresh belt and clean rollers runs like new.
Will not start at all $328 · 212 JOBS
The door switch or latch ($324) is a more common culprit than anything electronic — the dryer will not run a cycle it cannot confirm the door is closed on. After that: the thermal fuse, the start switch, then the control board ($484). On electric dryers, a half-tripped 240V breaker is also worth checking, because it produces a dryer that tumbles without heat or does not respond at all.
Stacked washer-dryer combos $150 DIAGNOSTIC
Common in Marietta and a different job: the units have to be unstacked to reach anything, which is why the diagnostic is $150 rather than $99. It still comes off the repair when you approve the work. Worth knowing before you call, and worth telling the dispatcher when you book so we send the right setup.
🌡️ Belts, elements, fuses and rollers ride on the truck — the four parts behind most Marietta dryer calls.
Match Your Symptom to the Likely Cause
- Tumbles but no heat, electric dryer — heating element ($360), thermal fuse ($329) or cycling thermostat ($350).
- Tumbles but no heat, gas dryer — igniter or gas valve coils. Same symptom, different parts, and the diagnosis has to be done at the appliance.
- Heats but clothes are still damp after a full cycle — blocked vent or duct ($359). Check the outside flap: if there is no strong warm airflow, that is your answer.
- Stops early with a nearly dry load — moisture sensor ($361) calling the cycle before the clothes are actually dry.
- Loud squeal that follows the drum speed — idler pulley ($330).
- Rhythmic thumping — drum rollers, usually with flat spots ($360).
- Deep grinding or a rumble — drum bearing or blower wheel ($385). Stop using it; this one grinds itself worse every load.
- Motor hums, drum will not turn — drum belt ($323).
- Completely dead, nothing happens — door switch ($324), thermal fuse, or on electric dryers a half-tripped 240V breaker.
- Burning smell — stop using the dryer now. Usually lint against the element or in the duct, and it is the one symptom we treat as urgent rather than routine.
Which Dryer Brands We See in Marietta
Among Marietta dryer calls where the brand was tagged: Whirlpool 10, Samsung 9, GE 6, LG 4, Maytag 4, Kenmore 2, Speed Queen 2, Electrolux 1, Frigidaire 1. Whirlpool-family machines — Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana and most Kenmore units — dominate, and they are genuinely good news for a repair bill: those platforms share belts, rollers and elements across many model years, so the part is usually on the truck. Speed Queen shows up occasionally and is built to a different standard, effectively commercial equipment in a home laundry room. Most-serviced here reflects what Cobb County laundry rooms contain and how old those machines are, not a reliability ranking.
Repair or replace a dryer
Straight answer: repair, almost without exception. The median dryer repair in Marietta is $367 against $600 to $1,200 for a comparable new machine, and unlike a refrigerator there is no sealed system and no single part that costs more than the appliance is worth. Dryers typically last 10 to 13 years — see how long dryers last. The only case worth pausing on is a machine past twelve years that needs a control board ($484) on top of mechanical work; the framework for that call is in the repair versus replacement guide, and the heat side is covered in dryer not heating.
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Dryer Repair in Marietta — Questions We Get
How much does dryer repair cost in Marietta, GA?
The median dryer repair in Marietta is $367 when a part is replaced, with the middle half of jobs between $299 and $462, including parts, labor and the service call. By part: drum belt $323, door switch $324, thermal fuse $329, idler pulley $330, timer $346, cycling thermostat $350, vent and duct cleaning $359, drum rollers $360, heating element $360, moisture sensor $361, blower motor $385, control board $484. The diagnostic is $99, or $150 on a stacked washer-dryer, and it is applied to the repair when you approve the work.
My dryer runs but the clothes are still wet. What is wrong?
Usually airflow rather than heat. A restricted vent or duct means the moist air cannot leave the drum, so the machine runs and runs while the load stays damp. Vent and duct work has a median of $359 across 271 completed jobs. The other common cause is the moisture sensor at $361, which ends the cycle early because it thinks the load is dry. Quick check: with the dryer running, feel the outside vent flap — if there is no strong warm airflow, the duct is your problem.
My dryer has no heat at all. Is it worth fixing?
Yes. No heat is our biggest dryer category — 967 completed jobs at a median of $370 — and on an electric dryer it is normally the heating element ($360), the thermal fuse ($329) or the cycling thermostat ($350). On a gas dryer it is the igniter or the gas valve coils. Important: a blown thermal fuse almost always means the machine overheated because the vent was restricted, so the duct needs clearing too or the fuse will go again.
Why is my dryer squealing or thumping?
A squeal that rises and falls with the drum is normally the idler pulley ($330). A rhythmic thump is usually the drum rollers, worn flat on one side ($360). A deep grinding rumble is the drum bearing or blower wheel ($385). None of it is terminal, but a grinding dryer damages itself further every load, so it is worth booking rather than waiting.
The dryer hums but the drum does not turn. What is that?
Almost certainly the drum belt, one of the cheapest repairs we do at a median of $323. You can confirm it in ten seconds: if the drum spins freely by hand with no resistance at all, the belt has snapped. The motor is fine, which is why you can still hear it running.
How dangerous is a clogged dryer vent?
Serious enough to treat as maintenance rather than an option. Lint accumulation in dryer ducts is a recognised residential fire hazard, and a restricted vent makes the machine run longer and hotter every cycle, which is also what kills thermal fuses and heating elements early. If your dryer suddenly needs two cycles to dry one load, or you smell burning, stop using it and get the duct cleared.
Do you repair gas dryers and stacked units?
Both. Gas and electric, freestanding and stacked washer-dryer combos. The diagnostic on a stacked unit is $150 rather than $99 because the units have to be separated before anything can be reached or tested, and that fee is still applied to the repair when you approve the work. Mention the stack when you book so we arrive set up for it.
Which Marietta ZIP codes do you cover for dryer repair?
All seven: 30008, 30060, 30062, 30064, 30066, 30067 and 30068. Our heaviest dryer volume is in 30062 and 30066. Addresses in 30062, 30066 and 30068 are technically East Cobb and have their own dedicated page. Every completed repair carries a 90-day parts and labor warranty.
Dryer Not Drying in Marietta? Usually Around $360.
Belt $323, thermal fuse $329, heating element $360, vent clearing $359 — eleven of our twelve most common dryer repairs sit within $60 of each other. Gas and electric, stackables included, all seven Marietta ZIPs, 90-day parts and labor warranty.