When a dryer quits in Kirby, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kirby and the Bexar County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Kirby
Within 30 miles of Kirby there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Kirby, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (26), Converse (6), and Schertz (3). The closest is Fix it Zap, about 0.5 miles away. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kirby. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
At the top of the Kirby list: Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (14.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (13.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 443 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Local Notes for Kirby
Most dryer calls in Kirby 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kirby
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kirby, TX
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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 Kirby technician a trip for parts.