A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Highlands, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Highlands
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highlands. Other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), Baytown (7), and Houston (7). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Operation: Save Appliance, around 4.1 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.4, 4.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Highlands are Quality Repairs (13.6 miles away, based in Humble, 4.9 stars from 554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (4.1 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (6.4 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Highlands
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Highlands
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
What Highlands Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Highlands 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)
Before You Book in Highlands
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highlands, TX
Why is my dryer squealing?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Highlands
Dryer Repair Near Highlands
Before you call a Highlands 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.