When a dryer quits in Red Oak, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Red Oak, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Red Oak
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Red Oak. 1 of them are based in Red Oak itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (22), Midlothian (3), and Cedar Hill (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Reed's Appliance Repairs, around 6.1 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 7.9 |
Closest matches for Red Oak: Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (11.5 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (6.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (20.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Waxahachie, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Red Oak Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Red Oak
Most dryer calls in Red Oak 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 Red Oak
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Red Oak, TX
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Before you call a Red Oak 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.