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 Forney and the Kaufman County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Forney, TX
Within 30 miles of Forney there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Forney, and other nearby bases include Garland (13), Mesquite (7), and Rockwall (5). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is TAP - Trusted Appliance Professionals, about 1.0 miles away. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
At the top of the Forney list: RPS Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (18.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (10.5 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Forney, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Forney Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Forney 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.
Before You Book in Forney
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Forney, TX
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Forney faster and cheaper.