Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Manvel list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Manvel, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Manvel. 3 of them are based in Manvel itself, and other nearby bases include Houston (8), Missouri City (5), and Bellaire (4). Of those, 14 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Manvel Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Manvel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 3.0, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
At the top of the Manvel list: Mr. Appliance of League City (12.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Alvin, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Manvel
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Manvel
Before replacing a dryer in Manvel, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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.
Around Manvel
Most dryer calls in Manvel 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)
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.
Before You Book in Manvel
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Manvel, TX
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Before you call a Manvel 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.