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. Below are the companies within reach of Briar, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Briar, TX
40 repair companies serve Briar from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fort Worth (23), Azle (5), and Springtown (2). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: RV Repair Men, around 0.5 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Briar. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 5.5, 5.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
At the top of the Briar list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Azle, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.5 stars from 292 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oliver Dyer's Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Lake Worth, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Briar
Most dryer calls in Briar 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 Briar
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Briar, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Briar
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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 Briar technician a trip for parts.