A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Joshua, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Joshua
Within 30 miles of Joshua there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fort Worth (17), Crowley (5), and Keene (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Keene Appliance Repair & Service, about 5.3 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joshua. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
First up for Joshua: Mr. Appliance of Arlington (19.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (19.6 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oliver Dyer's Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Viking Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Burleson, 4.3 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Joshua Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Joshua, TX
Most dryer calls in Joshua 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Joshua
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Joshua, TX
What should I check before calling?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Joshua
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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 Joshua technician a trip for parts.