A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Murphy list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Murphy
40 repair companies serve Murphy from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Plano (13), Garland (11), and Richardson (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Of those, 15 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Fix Experts, about 2.4 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.9, 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 26 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
First up for Murphy: RPS Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (6.4 miles away, based in Garland, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Service (10.0 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.6 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); START Appliance repair (7.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Murphy
Before replacing a dryer in Murphy, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- 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 Murphy Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Murphy 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)
Before You Book in Murphy
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Murphy, TX
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Before you call a Murphy 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.