Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Garland list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Garland
Within 30 miles of Garland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 list an address in Garland, and other nearby bases include Dallas (6), Plano (6), and Mesquite (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. North Dallas Vent Hoods is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Garland. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Garland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
First up for Garland: RPS Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Galo Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.6 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Garland
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Garland
Before replacing a dryer in Garland, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Garland Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Garland 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 Garland
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Garland, TX
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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 Garland technician a trip for parts.