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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marshall and the Harrison County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Marshall, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Marshall. 1 of them are based in Marshall itself, and other nearby bases include Shreveport (13), Tyler (7), and Longview (5). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Marshall is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 13.3, 22.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Marshall: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (34.9 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Marshall
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Marshall
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
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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Marshall, TX
Most dryer calls in Marshall 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.
Questions to Ask a Marshall Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Marshall, TX
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Marshall
Dryer Repair Near Marshall
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 Marshall technician a trip for parts.