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 Technicians Serving Richardson, TX
Within 30 miles of Richardson there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Richardson, and other nearby bases include Plano (13), Garland (10), and Dallas (9). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Prime Appliance Care is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Richardson. 17 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
First up for Richardson: RPS Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); ASAP Appliance Service (5.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.6 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.4 miles away, based in Garland, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); START Appliance repair (5.2 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Richardson
What Gets Fixed on a Richardson Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Richardson
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Richardson
Most dryer calls in Richardson 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Richardson
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Richardson, TX
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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 Richardson technician a trip for parts.