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. The Highland Park list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Highland Park
Within 30 miles of Highland Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Dallas (37), Irving (2), and Farmers Branch (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Services, around 0.9 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
First up for Highland Park: Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (3.0 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Appliance & Air Care Experts (1.9 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 528 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Dallas (1.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Highland Park
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Highland Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Local Notes for Highland Park
Most dryer calls in Highland Park 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Highland Park
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland Park, TX
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Highland Park faster and cheaper.