When a dryer quits in San Leon, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Leon and the Galveston County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in San Leon, TX
Within 30 miles of San Leon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pasadena (12), League City (6), and Baytown (5). GEARHEAD APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from San Leon. 16 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Leon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.1, 7.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
At the top of the San Leon list: Mr. Appliance of League City (15.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Force (8.3 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Superior Appliances Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dial Viking Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in La Marque, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in San Leon
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in San Leon
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 San Leon
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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Around San Leon
Most dryer calls in San Leon 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in San Leon
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: San Leon, TX
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is there anything I can try first?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, San Leon
Dryer Repair Near San Leon
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 San Leon technician a trip for parts.