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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Houston and the Harris County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Houston, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Houston. 36 of them are based in Houston itself, and the rest are spread across Bellaire (4). Nearest on the list: Greenfield Appliance Repair Mechanics, around 1.0 miles out. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Houston: Appliance Cowboys (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair and Care of Houston (7.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Houston
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Houston Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Houston are typically served by CenterPoint Energy (Houston Division). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Railroad Commission of Texas - Gas Utility Docket No. 10948 (CenterPoint Energy Entex, Houston Division)
The City of Houston has designated more than 20 historic districts, including the Houston Heights, Norhill and Old Sixth Ward districts, where exterior changes go through the Office of Preservation's Certificate of Appropriateness process. Source: Historic Preservation - City of Houston Planning & Development Department
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Houston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Houston, TX
Why is my dryer squealing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Houston
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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 Houston technician a trip for parts.