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 Missouri City and the Fort Bend County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Missouri City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Missouri City. 5 list an address in Missouri City, and the rest are spread across Sugar Land (18), Houston (10), and Stafford (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. A+ Appliance Repair Missouri City is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Missouri City. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.8, 2.1 |
At the top of the Missouri City list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnTime Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (9.1 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Missouri City
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Missouri City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Missouri City 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Missouri City
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Missouri City, TX
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you cover Missouri City and nearby towns?
What should I check before calling?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Missouri City
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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 Missouri City technician a trip for parts.