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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Slaton and the Lubbock County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Slaton
Within 60 miles of Slaton there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lubbock (9) and Plainview (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 2 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Field Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 12.8 miles from Slaton. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Slaton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.8, 13.2, 15.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
At the top of the Slaton list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Field Appliance Repair LLC (12.8 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Electronics, Inc (15.0 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Slaton
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Slaton
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Slaton
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Slaton
Most dryer calls in Slaton 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.
Questions to Ask a Slaton Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Slaton, TX
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which areas near Slaton do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Slaton
Dryer Repair Near Slaton
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 Slaton technician a trip for parts.