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. The Temple list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Temple, TX
Within 30 miles of Temple there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Temple, and the rest are spread across Killeen (8), Harker Heights (2), and Lott (1). 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Campbell Appliance Heating and Air, Inc, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Temple. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Temple: Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D&S Appliance repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Gatesville, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Temple, TX
Most dryer calls in Temple 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)
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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Temple
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Temple, TX
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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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 Temple technician a trip for parts.