Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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 Technicians Serving Granite Shoals, TX
17 repair companies serve Granite Shoals from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Leander (6), Marble Falls (5), and Kingsland (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Redwood Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 5.0, 5.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
First up for Granite Shoals: Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Marble Falls, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); America's Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 4.9 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Lakes Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Kingsland, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions INC (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 5.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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 Granite Shoals Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Granite Shoals, TX
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Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Granite Shoals faster and cheaper.