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. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Navasota
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Navasota. 1 of them are based in Navasota itself, and the rest are spread across College Station (4), Brenham (3), and Magnolia (3). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Moody's Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Navasota. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Navasota. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 10.5, 14.8 |
First up for Navasota: All Appliance & Refrigeration (22.2 miles away, based in College Station, 4.8 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in College Station, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (23.9 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Navasota Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Navasota, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Navasota, TX
Most dryer calls in Navasota 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 Navasota Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Navasota, TX
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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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 Navasota technician a trip for parts.