A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Giddings
40 repair companies serve Giddings from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Austin (8), Pflugerville (7), and Bastrop (5). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Clopton Appliance Sales & Services, about 17.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Giddings is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 19.4, 20.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
Closest matches for Giddings: Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Bastrop, 4.3 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in La Grange, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Austin (44.8 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.7 stars from 1,377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santana's Appliance LLC (39.9 miles away, based in Taylor, 4.6 stars from 369 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Giddings Dryer Call
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
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.
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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.
Around Giddings
Most dryer calls in Giddings 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 Giddings
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Giddings, TX
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Giddings
Dryer Repair Near Giddings
Before you call a Giddings 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.