When a dryer quits in Alvin, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alvin and the Brazoria County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Alvin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alvin. 1 of them are based in Alvin itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (8), League City (6), and Houston (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Alvin. Of those, 14 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alvin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 5.2, 7.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Alvin list: Mr. Appliance of League City (13.4 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alvin
What Gets Fixed on a Alvin Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Alvin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Alvin, TX
Most dryer calls in Alvin 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, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alvin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alvin, TX
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Alvin
Dryer Repair Near Alvin
Before you call a Alvin technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.