When a dryer quits in Keene, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Keene list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Keene
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Keene. 3 list an address in Keene, and other nearby bases include Fort Worth (10), Arlington (7), and Crowley (5). Distances run up to about 23 miles. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Keene Washer & Dryer Repair., around 0.1 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.4, 0.6 |
At the top of the Keene list: Mr. Appliance of Arlington (21.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (21.9 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (23.6 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Keene
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Keene
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Keene, TX
Most dryer calls in Keene 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Keene
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Keene, TX
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Keene
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Keene technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.