Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Alpine list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Alpine
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 145-mile radius of Alpine. Other nearby bases include Odessa (3), Fort Stockton (2), and Midland (1). The farthest listed company is about 144 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 58.8 miles from Alpine. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Alpine is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (145 mi) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 58.8, 62.5, 125.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
First up for Alpine: Sears Appliance Repair (58.8 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Junior's Appliances Sales & Repair (127.1 miles away, based in Odessa, 2.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dc Appliance and Rv Repair- Pecos Tx, Monahans Tx, Fortstockton Tx (62.5 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (131.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alpine
What Gets Fixed on a Alpine Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Alpine
Most dryer calls in Alpine 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alpine
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alpine, TX
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Alpine
Dryer Repair Near Alpine
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Alpine technician a trip for parts.