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 Graham list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Graham, TX
Within 60 miles of Graham there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Weatherford (4), Bridgeport (3), and Wichita Falls (3). Ken's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 31.0 miles from Graham. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Graham is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Graham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 31.0, 32.2, 33.9 |
Closest matches for Graham: Cross Appliances (48.7 miles away, based in Weatherford, 4.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Wichita Falls (56.2 miles away, based in Wichita Falls, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.4 miles away, based in Weatherford, 4.3 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kens Appliances Lawn Garden (48.0 miles away, based in Bridgeport, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Graham
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Graham
Before replacing a dryer in Graham, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
Around Graham
Most dryer calls in Graham 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.
Questions to Ask a Graham Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Graham, TX
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Graham
Dryer Repair Near Graham
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 Graham technician a trip for parts.