A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of The Colony, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near The Colony
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of The Colony. 1 of them are based in The Colony itself, and other nearby bases include Frisco (13), Lewisville (10), and Carrollton (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The Colony Local Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from The Colony. Of those, 12 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for The Colony are OEM & Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Lewisville, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AGB Appliance Repair of Plano (7.6 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALAS Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 276 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hype Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Frisco, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on The Colony Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in The Colony
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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 The Colony Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in The Colony 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 The Colony
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: The Colony, TX
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in The Colony faster and cheaper.