Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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 Whitehouse, TX
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Whitehouse. The rest are spread across Tyler (8), Jacksonville (3), and Chandler (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Revival, around 6.1 miles out. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
The leading options for Whitehouse are Mr. Appliance of East Texas (9.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Raney Appliance Service (11.7 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews); Appliance Revival (6.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.4 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Whitehouse
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 Whitehouse
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Whitehouse
Most dryer calls in Whitehouse 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)
Before You Book in Whitehouse
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Whitehouse, TX
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Whitehouse
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Before you call a Whitehouse 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.