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 Jasper list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Jasper
24 repair companies serve Jasper from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Jasper itself, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (6), Lufkin (4), and DeRidder (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: A1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, around 0.5 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Jasper is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jasper. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
First up for Jasper: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.7 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.9 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (59.9 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Jasper
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Jasper Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Jasper 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, 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 Jasper
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jasper, TX
Is there anything I can try first?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Jasper
Dryer Repair Near Jasper
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 Jasper technician a trip for parts.