A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Fulshear, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Fulshear, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fulshear. 2 of them are based in Fulshear itself, and the rest are spread across Katy (21), Richmond (12), and Rosenberg (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Tech Fulshear, about 1.4 miles away. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fulshear. 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) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Fulshear: Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Katy, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaspi Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Katy (4.2 miles away, based in Katy, 4.7 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fulshear
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Fulshear, TX
Most dryer calls in Fulshear 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fulshear
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fulshear, TX
Is there anything I can try first?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Fulshear
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Before you call a Fulshear 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.