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 Jacksonville and the Cherokee County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Jacksonville
16 repair companies serve Jacksonville from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Jacksonville, and other nearby bases include Tyler (8), Chandler (2), and Henderson (1). 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Shug's Appliance Parts and Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Jacksonville. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 3.5 |
At the top of the Jacksonville list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (24.3 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raney Appliance Service (25.5 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Jacksonville
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- 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.
Around Jacksonville
Most dryer calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, TX
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Why is my dryer squealing?
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Jacksonville
Dryer Repair Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville technician a trip for parts.