Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Kennedale list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Kennedale
40 repair companies serve Kennedale from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Kennedale, and other nearby bases include Arlington (19), Fort Worth (11), and Burleson (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Kennedale Appliance Repair & Service, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 2.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for Kennedale: Mr. Appliance of Arlington (3.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (9.0 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Two Brothers Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Kennedale Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Kennedale, TX
Most dryer calls in Kennedale 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 Kennedale
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kennedale, TX
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Before you call a Kennedale 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.