Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Texarkana and the Miller County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Texarkana
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Texarkana. 5 of them are based in Texarkana itself, and other nearby bases include Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Fix in Texarkana, around 2.4 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.4, 4.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 3 |
Closest matches for Texarkana: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (4.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Texarkana
Before replacing a dryer in Texarkana, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Local Notes for Texarkana
Most dryer calls in Texarkana 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
Natural gas piping and equipment work is governed by the state plumbing and fuel gas codes, and gas fitters are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas program. Source: Plumbing & Natural Gas - Arkansas Department of Health
Before You Book in Texarkana
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Texarkana, AR
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Texarkana
Dryer Repair Near Texarkana
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Texarkana faster and cheaper.