Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. We sort the Baytown listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Baytown, TX
40 repair companies serve Baytown from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Baytown, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Houston (5), and Channelview (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Baytown, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 12 mention washer and dryer repair by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Baytown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention washers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Baytown: Cannon Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (14.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Baytown
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Baytown quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Have These Handy
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
What Baytown Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Baytown most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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 Baytown
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Baytown, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you cover Baytown and nearby towns?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Baytown technician can then plan for both on one visit.