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 Arlington list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Arlington, TX
40 repair companies serve Arlington from within 30 miles. 22 list an address in Arlington, and the rest are spread across Grand Prairie (7), Fort Worth (2), and Mansfield (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Fix Experts, around 0.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Arlington list: Mr. Appliance of Arlington (4.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Two Brothers Appliance (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Arlington, 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Arlington, TX
Most dryer calls in Arlington 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)
Before You Book in Arlington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington, TX
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Arlington
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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 Arlington technician a trip for parts.