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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Forest Hill and the Tarrant County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Forest Hill
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Hill. Other nearby bases include Fort Worth (21), Arlington (10), and Burleson (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Kennedale Appliance Repair & Service, around 2.4 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.3, 4.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Forest Hill list: Mr. Appliance of Arlington (4.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (6.2 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (8.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Forest Hill
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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.
Dryer Notes for Forest Hill, TX
Most dryer calls in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest Hill, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Forest Hill
Dryer Repair Near Forest Hill
Before you call a Forest Hill 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.