Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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.
Local Dryer Repair in Rowlett, TX
Within 30 miles of Rowlett there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Rowlett itself, and other nearby bases include Garland (15), Mesquite (6), and Rockwall (5). 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. reliable appliance repair of rowlett is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Rowlett. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rowlett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.7, 3.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Rowlett: RPS Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Galo Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (4.7 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (5.9 miles away, based in Garland, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Rowlett
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Rowlett, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Rowlett Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Rowlett 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 Rowlett
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rowlett, TX
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you cover Rowlett and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Rowlett
Dryer Repair Near Rowlett
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 Rowlett technician a trip for parts.