A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Plainview list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Plainview
12 repair companies serve Plainview from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Plainview, and other nearby bases include Lubbock (9) and Muleshoe (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars. Plainview is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plainview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.2, 33.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
First up for Plainview: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.5 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J1Sev3n Services, LLC (56.5 miles away, based in Muleshoe, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews); Randys Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Plainview
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
What Plainview Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Plainview 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 Plainview
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Plainview, TX
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Plainview faster and cheaper.