A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Repair Companies Near Sealy
40 repair companies serve Sealy from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Sealy, and the rest are spread across Katy (23), Richmond (6), and Rosenberg (3). Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.5, 12.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 35 |
At the top of the Sealy list: Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Katy, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaspi Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond TX (21.8 miles away, based in Katy, 4.7 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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.
What Sealy Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sealy 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)
Questions to Ask a Sealy Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sealy, TX
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Sealy
Dryer Repair Near Sealy
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 Sealy technician a trip for parts.