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.
Local Dryer Repair in Uvalde, TX
Within 60 miles of Uvalde there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Devine (4), Hondo (2), and Bandera (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. General Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 38.9 miles from Uvalde. Of those, 1 mentions dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Uvalde is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Uvalde. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 38.9, 38.9, 52.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Uvalde: Sears Appliance Repair (55.2 miles away, based in Eagle Pass, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Choice Appliance (55.2 miles away, based in Castroville, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Hondo, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Devine Appliance Repair Technologies (52.8 miles away, based in Devine, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Uvalde
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
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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Uvalde, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Uvalde
Most dryer calls in Uvalde 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Uvalde
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Uvalde, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Uvalde
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Uvalde faster and cheaper.