A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Paris and the Lamar County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Paris
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Paris. 1 list an address in Paris, and the rest are spread across Durant (3), Sulphur Springs (2), and Caddo Mills (2). Wood Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Paris. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Paris is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 38.6, 39.5 |
The leading options for Paris are Sears Appliance Repair (54.3 miles away, based in Durant, 4.8 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.8 miles away, based in Sherman, 4.5 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.7 miles away, based in Antlers, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wood Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Paris
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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.
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Paris Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Paris 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.
Before You Book in Paris
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Paris, TX
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Before you call a Paris 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.