A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Gun Barrel City and the Henderson County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Gun Barrel City, TX
40 repair companies serve Gun Barrel City from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Mesquite (7), Dallas (5), and Rockwall (5). 10 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. G & S Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Gun Barrel City. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Gun Barrel City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gun Barrel City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 19.1, 24.6 |
At the top of the Gun Barrel City list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (46.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (44.0 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews); Galo Appliance Repair (45.9 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Washer Repair Involves
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Gun Barrel City
Washer calls in Gun Barrel City 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, 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.
Before You Book in Gun Barrel City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gun Barrel City, TX
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Gun Barrel City technician gets at the parts.