When a dryer quits in Gladewater, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gladewater and the Gregg County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Gladewater
Within 30 miles of Gladewater there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tyler (7), Longview (5), and Hawkins (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Major Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 9.8 miles from Gladewater. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gladewater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.8, 11.3, 11.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
Closest matches for Gladewater: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Revival (22.5 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.4 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Gladewater Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gladewater 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 Gladewater
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gladewater, TX
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Dryer Repair Near Gladewater
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Gladewater faster and cheaper.