When a dryer quits in West Livingston, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 West Livingston, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of West Livingston. The rest are spread across Conroe (11), Lufkin (4), and The Woodlands (4). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Ace Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from West Livingston. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether West Livingston is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 4.5, 15.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the West Livingston list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerOn Appliance Repair Service (46.1 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 1,507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Conroe, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (38.5 miles away, based in Conroe, 4.8 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in West Livingston
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in West Livingston, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Around West Livingston
Most dryer calls in West Livingston 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in West Livingston
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: West Livingston, TX
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Before you call a West Livingston technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.