A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hornsby Bend and the Travis County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Hornsby Bend, TX
40 repair companies serve Hornsby Bend from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Austin (37), Manor (1), and Cedar Creek (1). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. ABC Home & Commercial Services - Appliance Repair Department is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Hornsby Bend. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 6.8, 8.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
The leading options for Hornsby Bend are All Austin Repairs (11.7 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABA Appliance Repair, Inc. (11.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 543 reviews); VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (8.4 miles away, based in Austin, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Family (12.9 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Hornsby Bend, TX
Most dryer calls in Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hornsby Bend, TX
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Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hornsby Bend faster and cheaper.