A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waxahachie and the Ellis County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Waxahachie
Within 30 miles of Waxahachie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Waxahachie itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (13), Grand Prairie (4), and Midlothian (3). 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Waxahachie. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waxahachie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 6.3, 8.1 |
The leading options for Waxahachie are Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (6.3 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (8.1 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Two Brothers Appliance (27.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Waxahachie
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Waxahachie Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waxahachie 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Waxahachie
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Waxahachie, TX
Do you cover Waxahachie and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Waxahachie
Dryer Repair Near Waxahachie
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Waxahachie faster and cheaper.