A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Live Oak
40 repair companies serve Live Oak from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (19), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Universal City Appliance Repair Tech, about 1.9 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
At the top of the Live Oak list: Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (14.1 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (9.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reon Appliance Repair Service (11.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Live Oak
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Live Oak, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Around Live Oak
Most dryer calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Live Oak, TX
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Do you cover Live Oak and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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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 Live Oak technician a trip for parts.