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 Hudson list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Hudson
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hudson. The rest are spread across Lufkin (4), Nacogdoches (3), and Jacksonville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Byars Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Hudson. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Hudson is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.6, 5.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
The leading options for Hudson are Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (5.6 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Local Notes for Hudson
Most dryer calls in Hudson 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)
Questions to Ask a Hudson Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hudson, TX
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Hudson
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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 Hudson technician a trip for parts.