When a dryer quits in Bellaire, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Bellaire, TX
Within 30 miles of Bellaire there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Bellaire, and the rest are spread across Houston (34), Missouri City (1), and Stafford (1). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 16 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Bellaire Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Bellaire. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bellaire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 3 |
First up for Bellaire: Appliance Cowboys (3.5 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (6.9 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (6.7 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Houston, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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 Bellaire, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Bellaire
Most dryer calls in Bellaire 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 Bellaire
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Bellaire, TX
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Bellaire
Dryer Repair Near Bellaire
Before you call a Bellaire 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.