Open 24/7 · Round Rock, TX · 78664 · 78665 · 78681
Dryer Repair Round Rock, TX: 24/7 Same-Day Gas and Electric Dryer Repair
Dryer Repair Round Rock is a family-owned, licensed and insured team that fixes gas and electric dryers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across 78664, 78665 and 78681. A uniformed technician arrives within an hour and gives a flat price before work starts. Every repair carries a 12-month parts and labor guarantee. No trip charges.
- Open 24/7
- Arrival within 1 hour
- No trip charge
- 12-month parts and labor guarantee
- All major brands
Recognized & trusted
12 Months
Parts and labor guarantee on every repair
Our services
Dryer Services We Handle Every Day
Five services, one local team. Choose yours for details, typical costs and answers to common questions.
Gas Dryer Repair
No heat, no flame or a gas smell. We test the igniter, flame sensor and valve coils, replace what failed, and leak-check every connection.
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Electric Dryer Repair
Runs but blows cold, trips the breaker or won’t stop heating. We fix elements, thermal fuses, thermostats, cords and control boards.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning
Loads taking two cycles? We clean the full run to the wall or roof, clear nests, and measure airflow before and after.
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24/7 Emergency Repair
Burning smell, smoke or heat that won’t shut off. Call any hour; a real person answers and a technician is usually there within the hour.
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Commercial Dryer Repair
Laundromats, apartments, hotels and gyms. Stack and coin dryers repaired around your hours, with maintenance plans that prevent downtime.
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Brands we repair
Every Major Dryer Brand, Gas or Electric
From older top-control models to new steam and Wi-Fi dryers, our technicians carry parts for the brands found in most local laundry rooms.
Don’t see your brand? Call us. If it’s a clothes dryer, we can usually fix it.
Common Dryer Problems
What’s Wrong With Your Dryer?
Describe what your dryer is doing and we can usually name the likely cause before we arrive. These are the problems we fix most often for dryer repair Round Rock Texas customers, at home and at work.
Dryer Runs but Won’t Heat
On electric dryers, look at the thermal fuse, heating element, and high-limit or cycling thermostat. On gas dryers, it’s usually the igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coils. If the thermal fuse keeps blowing, the real problem is almost always a clogged vent.
Dryer Won’t Start
Check your breaker first. Electric dryers use a 240-volt double breaker, and one side can trip while the control panel still lights up. If the breaker is fine, the door switch, start switch, thermal fuse or control board is the likely cause.
Drum Won’t Spin
The motor hums, but the drum sits still. That’s usually a snapped drive belt. A worn idler pulley or a seized motor can do the same thing. Stop running it so you don’t burn out the motor.
Why Does My Dryer Take Two Cycles to Dry?
Weak airflow causes most slow drying. Lint packs into the lint housing, the duct behind the dryer gets crushed, or the vent run clogs. Check the outside vent flap while the dryer runs. If the air barely moves, the vent needs cleaning. A failing heating element or blower wheel can also slow drying.
Squeaking, Thumping or Grinding
- Squeaking: worn drum rollers or idler pulley
- Thumping: a flat spot on a drum roller
- Grinding or scraping: worn drum glides or a failing rear drum bearing
Burning Smell
Turn the dryer off and unplug it. A burning smell means lint is scorching near the heat source, the motor is overheating, or the heating element is shorting. We treat this as an emergency and send a technician right away.
Shuts Off Mid-Cycle
Safety thermostats cut power when the dryer gets too hot. A dryer that quits 10 to 15 minutes into a load is usually overheating from a blocked vent or a failing motor.
Trips the Breaker
A shorted heating element, a failing motor, or a damaged power cord or terminal block will trip the breaker. Don’t keep resetting it.
Error Code on the Display
Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE and Electrolux each use their own codes. Read us the code when you call and we’ll bring the right part.
Not sure what’s wrong? Call (737) 439-3979 and describe the sound, smell or symptom. That alone tells us a lot.
Upfront Pricing
How Much Does Dryer Repair in Round Rock Cost?
Most dryer repairs in Round Rock cost between $150 and $400 including parts and labor. Simple fixes like a thermal fuse sit at the low end, while motors and control boards sit at the high end. Our diagnostic is $79, waived when you approve the repair, and we never charge a trip fee.
Typical Prices for Dryer Repair in Round Rock (2026)
| Repair | What it fixes | Typical total cost | Usual time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal fuse | No heat, or won’t start on some models | $100 to $175 | About 30 min |
| Drive belt | Drum won’t spin | $120 to $225 | About 45 min |
| Drum rollers and idler pulley | Squeaking, thumping | $150 to $300 | About 1 hour |
| Heating element | Electric dryer, no heat | $150 to $350 | About 1 hour |
| Igniter or gas valve coils | Gas dryer, no heat | $150 to $325 | About 45 min |
| High-limit or cycling thermostat | Overheating, no heat | $125 to $250 | About 45 min |
| Drive motor | Hums but won’t turn, shuts off | $250 to $400 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Control board | Dead display, erratic cycles | $300 to $400 | About 1 hour |
What’s Included in Every Price
- No trip charge, anywhere in Round Rock
- Diagnosis with a meter, not guesswork
- The part (OEM whenever available)
- Labor
- A full test cycle checking heat, tumble and airflow at the outside vent
- The 12-month parts and labor guarantee
Why Dryer Repair Quotes Often Feel High
Homeowners online regularly describe paying $150 to $200 before anyone touches the dryer, then getting a separate repair quote on top. That’s a big reason people distrust appliance repair. With us, you know the $79 diagnostic before we arrive, it’s waived when you approve the repair, and the flat quote doesn’t change once work starts.
Want an exact price for your dryer? Call and describe the problem. We’ll tell you the likely repair and cost range before we arrive.
How It Works
Our Dryer Repair Process
1. Call or Text, Day or Night
Tell us the brand, whether it’s gas or electric, and what it’s doing. Read us any error code. A real person answers 24 hours a day, or you can send the details through our online repair request form.
2. Technician at Your Door Within an Hour
We dispatch the nearest technician, and you get a text when they’re on the way. On most calls for dryer repair in Round Rock, the technician arrives within 60 minutes.
3. Diagnosis You Can See
Your technician opens the dryer, tests the suspect parts with a multimeter, and shows you what failed. On gas dryers we check the igniter, flame sensor, valve coils and gas connections. We also check the vent, because a clogged vent causes many repeat failures.
4. Flat Price, Your Choice
You get the price in writing before any work starts. If the repair isn’t worth it, we tell you. No pressure.
5. Repair and Full Test
We install the part, run a complete cycle, and confirm heat, tumble and airflow before we leave.
6. 12-Month Guarantee and Paperwork
You get an itemized invoice with the model, serial number, part and warranty dates. Keep it for your records, your landlord, or a home warranty or insurance claim.
Ready to start? Step one takes 60 seconds. Call now, any hour, and a technician can be on the way.
Why Round Rock Calls Us
Why Choose Dryer Repair Round Rock
Qualified Experts
Dryers are what we do all day. We see the same failures again and again: Samsung roller wear, Whirlpool thermal fuses, LG vent-blockage codes, Maytag heating elements. That repetition means faster, more accurate diagnosis. We have been fixing dryers in Round Rock since 2024, and our story explains why we chose to focus on dryers alone.
Upfront Pricing
The $79 diagnostic is quoted on the phone, there’s no trip charge, and you approve a flat repair price before we start. No hourly meter. No surprise add-ons.
Workmanship and Parts Warrantied
Every repair carries a 12-month parts and labor guarantee. Most appliance companies around Round Rock offer 90 days. If the part we installed or our work fails within a year, we come back and fix it free.
Service on Your Schedule
We’re open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Pick a time that works for you, or call now and we’ll be there within an hour.
Courteous, Uniformed Professionals
Your technician arrives in a company uniform, wears shoe covers, protects your floor when moving the dryer, and leaves the laundry room clean. We explain everything in plain English.
The Difference
Why We Are Different From Others
Same-Day Dryer Repair
Most common dryer parts ride on our trucks: thermal fuses, belts, rollers, idler pulleys, heating elements, igniters, valve coils and door switches. That’s why most repairs finish on the first visit, the same day you call.
Arrival Within an Hour
Many companies give you a 4-hour window. We dispatch the closest technician and aim to be at your door within 60 minutes, anywhere in Round Rock.
24-Hour Service
Dryers don’t break on a schedule. We answer and dispatch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included.
Emergency Dryer Repair
Burning smell, smoke, sparking, or a dryer that won’t shut off: stop using it, unplug it and call our 24/7 emergency dryer service. We send the next available technician right away.
If you smell gas, leave your home first. Then call Atmos Energy at 888-286-6700 or 911. Call us once it’s safe.
Insurance and Home Warranty Claims Accommodated
Filing a home warranty or insurance claim? Our itemized invoices list the model, serial number, failed part and cause, so your claim has the documentation it needs. We also carry liability insurance on every job in your home.
Truly Local
We’re based at 606 E Liberty Ave in Round Rock and work these neighborhoods every day. We know which subdivisions have long roof vent runs and which older homes still have foil ducts. A local company stays around to stand behind its guarantee.
Fast and Affordable
Fast because the parts are on the truck. Affordable because there’s no trip charge, the diagnostic is waived with the repair, and we fix the root cause so you don’t pay twice.
Residential and Commercial
We repair dryers in homes, apartments and rental properties. We also offer commercial dryer service for businesses that rely on laundry:
- salons
- gyms
- short-term rentals
- small apartment buildings
Repair Cost You Know Up Front
Every quote is flat and written. The price we quote is the price on your invoice.
Small Repairs Welcome
A broken knob, a sticking door latch or a loose panel still stops laundry day. No job is too small for us.
Urgent Laundry Needs
A new baby, sports uniforms for the weekend, guests arriving: tell us when you call and we’ll move fast.
Licensed and Insured
Dryer Repair Round Rock is licensed and fully insured. For gas dryers, we work on the dryer side of the shutoff valve. Any new gas piping is handled by a licensed plumber, as Texas requires.
Family Owned
We’re a family-owned business. When you call, you’re talking to the people who do the work and answer for it.
Parts Counter
We Sell Parts
Prefer to fix it yourself? We sell OEM dryer parts at fair prices:
- thermal fuses
- drive belts
- drum rollers and idler pulleys
- heating elements
- igniters and gas valve coils
- door switches
- thermostats
Cheap online parts often fit poorly, fail early or ship with the wrong connectors, and that’s how a $15 fix becomes a service call. Give us your model number and we’ll match the right part. If you get stuck partway, we can finish the job.
What We Fix
Major Repairs We Handle
Heating System
Heating elements, thermal fuses and thermal cutoffs, high-limit and cycling thermostats, thermistors, igniters, flame sensors, gas valve coils and burner assemblies.
Drive System
Drive belts, idler pulleys, drum support rollers, drum glides, rear drum bearings, felt seals and drive motors.
Electrical and Controls
Control boards, timers, door switches, start switches, moisture sensor bars, terminal blocks and 3-prong or 4-prong power cords.
Venting and Airflow
Blower wheels, lint housings, crushed or disconnected ducts, full dryer vent cleaning, and replacing foil or plastic ducts with rigid or semi-rigid metal.
Dryer Types
- Gas and electric dryers
- Front-load and top-load pairs
- Stackable washer-dryers and laundry centers
- Steam dryers
- Commercial dryers
Why It Matters
How a Broken Dryer Affects Your Health, Money and Home
2,900
home dryer fires every year
31%
caused by failure to clean
$35M
in property loss each year
Fire Risk to Your Property
The U.S. Fire Administration estimates about 2,900 home dryer fires every year, causing roughly 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. “Failure to clean” is the leading cause, behind 31% of home dryer fires from 2018 to 2020. Lint burns easily, and a clogged vent traps heat right where the lint sits. Dryer fires are most common in fall and winter.
Can a Gas Dryer Leak Carbon Monoxide?
Yes. If a gas dryer’s vent is blocked, crushed or disconnected, exhaust containing carbon monoxide can back up into your home. You can’t see or smell CO. Keep a working CO alarm near gas appliances, and have a blocked gas dryer vent fixed right away. If you smell gas, leave the house and call Atmos Energy or 911.
Higher Energy Bills
A dryer with a clogged vent or a weak heater runs longer to dry each load. That means more electricity, or more gas on your Atmos Energy bill, every load. A dryer that needs two cycles uses about twice the energy per load.
A Chain Reaction of Repairs
Running hot and long wears out heating elements, thermostats, motors and belts faster. One clogged vent can lead to a blown fuse, then a burned element, then a dead motor. Catching it early costs far less.
Your Time and Your Clothes
Laundromat trips, piles of damp laundry, and clothes damaged by overheating add up fast for a busy household or business.
Pro Tools
Equipment We Use
We diagnose with professional tools, not by swapping parts until something works.
- Digital multimeter: tests continuity and resistance on thermal fuses, elements, thermostats, switches and motors, and checks voltage at the terminal block
- Combustible gas leak detector: checks gas connections and valves on gas dryers
- CO meter: checks carbon monoxide around gas dryers and vent connections
- Airflow meter (anemometer): measures airflow at the outside vent before and after cleaning, so you can see the difference
- Rotary vent cleaning system: brushes and vacuum that clear the full duct, including long roof runs
- Inspection camera: looks inside ducts and cabinets without tearing anything apart
- Manufacturer service data: wiring diagrams and fault-code charts for the brands we repair
Side by Side
How We Compare to Other Dryer Repair Round Rock Texas Companies
| What matters | Us | Typical Round Rock appliance company |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days | Business hours, some weekends |
| Arrival | Within 1 hour | 2 to 4-hour window, often next day |
| Diagnostic fee | $79, waived with repair | $85 to $99 is common |
| Trip charge | None | Sometimes added |
| Warranty | 12 months, parts and labor | Usually 90 days |
| Focus | Dryers | Every appliance |
| Published repair prices | Yes | Rarely |
| Vent airflow check | Measured at the outside vent | Often skipped |
| Gas safety checks | Leak and CO checks on gas dryers | Varies |
| Parts for DIYers | Yes, OEM parts | Rarely |
| Residential and commercial | Both | Varies |
| Ownership | Family owned, Round Rock based | Often dispatched from other cities |
Our Promise
Our Guarantee
If anything we repaired fails within 12 months because of the part we installed or our workmanship, we come back and fix it at no charge. Parts and labor, both covered.
Does Your Warranty Cover Parts and Labor?
Yes. Our 12-month guarantee covers both the parts we install and the labor to install them. If a part we replaced fails, or our repair doesn’t hold, we return and fix it free. It doesn’t cover unrelated parts that fail later or damage from misuse.
Honest Advice
Should You Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Use the 50% rule. If the repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new dryer, replacing it usually makes more sense. New dryers typically cost $400 to $1,000 or more, so most common repairs come in well under that line.
| Dryer age or condition | Common situation | What usually makes sense |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3 years | Often still under manufacturer warranty | Check your warranty first, then repair |
| 3 to 7 years | Fuse, belt, rollers or element fails | Repair; the dryer has plenty of life left |
| 7 to 10 years | One common part fails, under 50% of new price | Repair |
| 10 to 13 years | Major part needed (motor, control board) | Compare the quote to a new dryer; often replace |
| Over 13 years or repeated failures | Rust, burn damage, discontinued parts | Replace |
Is It Worth Fixing a 10-Year-Old Dryer?
Usually, if it needs a common part like a thermal fuse, belt or rollers, which typically cost $100 to $300 to replace. If it needs a motor or control board, compare the quote to the price of a new dryer. Past the 50% mark, replacing usually makes more sense. We’ll tell you honestly.
Not sure which way your dryer leans? Call us with the brand, age and symptom, and we’ll give you an honest answer before you spend a dollar.
No Surprises
Pricing Transparency
- Diagnostic: $79, waived when you approve the repair
- Trip charge: none, ever
- Flat-rate quotes: priced per job, not per hour
- Written approval: no work starts until you say yes
- Itemized invoice: part numbers, labor and warranty dates
- No upselling: we recommend vent cleaning only when the airflow reading shows you need it
Local Know-How
Dryer Problems Specific to Round Rock Homes
Two-Story Homes and Roof Vents
Every dryer repair Round Rock Texas job teaches us something about local homes. Many newer homes in Teravista, Paloma Lake and other master-planned neighborhoods have upstairs laundry rooms venting through the roof. Long runs with several elbows clog faster and are hard to clean yourself. The International Residential Code limits a dryer exhaust duct to 35 feet, minus 2.5 feet for every 45-degree bend and 5 feet for every 90-degree bend, unless the dryer’s manual allows longer.
Older Homes and Outdated Ducts
Brushy Creek and Round Rock West have many homes built between the 1970s and 2000s. We still find white plastic or foil accordion ducts behind dryers there. Plastic ducts aren’t allowed by code, and foil crushes and traps lint. We replace them with rigid or semi-rigid metal.
Garage Laundry Rooms and Texas Heat
Round Rock summers are hot and humid, with average August highs around 95°F. A dryer in a hot garage starts every load warmer, which stresses thermal fuses and thermostats. Good airflow matters most in summer.
Hard Water and Steam Dryers
The City of Round Rock reports average water hardness around 12.9 grains per gallon. That’s hard water. Steam dryers draw water through an inlet valve and nozzle, and mineral scale can clog them. If your steam cycle stops working, scale is a likely suspect.
Power Surges After Storms
Oncor delivers electricity across Round Rock. Outages from summer storms and occasional winter freezes, like February 2021, can bring surges when power returns, and electronic control boards are vulnerable. If your dryer is dead after an outage, check the breaker first, then call us.
Gas or Electric
Atmos Energy is Round Rock’s natural gas provider. Many newer homes are all-electric, while older homes often have gas dryers. We fix both.
Live in Teravista, Brushy Creek, Forest Creek or anywhere in Round Rock? We know the vent setups in your neighborhood and can be there within an hour.
Real Repairs
Case Studies
1. No-Heat Samsung Dryer in Teravista
- Neighborhood: Teravista, Round Rock
- Dryer: Samsung electric dryer, about 5 years old
- Complaint: The drum turned but there was no heat. Clothes were still wet after a full cycle.
- What we found: An open heating element. The lint screen was clean, but the short flex duct behind the dryer was crushed against the wall, so the dryer had been running hot for months.
- Repair: We replaced the heating element, swapped the crushed transition duct for a proper semi-rigid duct, and confirmed exhaust airflow at the exterior cap.
- Result: Normal dry times on the first test load. The customer avoided a replacement quote of over $900. The repair was finished the same day, with the diagnostic applied to the repair.
- Takeaway: A dryer that tumbles but won’t heat often has a failed element or fuse. Checking the vent at the same time keeps the new part from failing again.
2. Gas Dryer Shutting Off in Brushy Creek
- Neighborhood: Brushy Creek, Round Rock
- Dryer: Whirlpool gas dryer
- Complaint: It ignited, ran 10 to 15 minutes, then stopped. There was a burning smell near the laundry room.
- What we found: An open thermal fuse. The exterior vent run was long, and the hood screen was blocked with lint. Restricted airflow was tripping the safety. The control board was fine.
- Repair: We cleared the vent from the dryer to the outside hood, replaced the thermal fuse, and verified gas ignition and stable cycling.
- Result: The dryer finished a full load without shutting off. We advised the customer to clean the lint screen every load and check the outside hood each season.
- Takeaway: On a gas dryer, a burning smell plus a mid-cycle shutdown is a safety issue. The blown fuse is the symptom. Poor airflow is often the cause.
3. Loud Maytag Dryer in Forest Creek
- Neighborhood: Forest Creek, Round Rock
- Dryer: Maytag electric dryer, 8 years old
- Complaint: Thumping and a squeal that got worse over two weeks. The dryer still heated.
- What we found: Glazed drum rollers, a stretched belt and a dry idler pulley. The drum support was otherwise sound, so replacing the dryer wasn’t the better option.
- Repair: We replaced the rollers, belt and idler pulley in one visit, then aligned the drum and noise-tested it empty and with a load.
- Result: Quiet operation. The repair cost stayed well under half the price of a comparable new dryer, and we explained the parts and labor warranty before the invoice.
- Takeaway: Noise with normal heat usually means rollers, a belt or an idler pulley, not a ruined drum.
Dealing with something similar? Most of these repairs were finished in a single visit. Yours can be too.
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Service Area
Dryer Repair Round Rock Texas: Every ZIP Code We Cover
Our technicians serve every part of the city:
78664
Southern and central Round Rock near IH-35, including Downtown, Old Town, Forest Creek and Chandler Creek
78665
East Round Rock, including Teravista and Paloma Lake
78681
West Round Rock, including Round Rock West, Brushy Creek, Behrens Ranch and Mayfield Ranch
Neighborhoods we work in often:
- Teravista
- Forest Creek
- Brushy Creek
- Cat Hollow
- Round Rock West
- Paloma Lake
- Behrens Ranch
- Mayfield Ranch
- Old Town
- Meadows at Chandler Creek
- Sendero Springs
- Vista Oaks
- Siena
- Laurel Ridge
Getting to you: our technicians cover I-35, SH-45, SH-130, Palm Valley Blvd (US-79), Sam Bass Rd, Gattis School Rd, A.W. Grimes Blvd and University Blvd. That includes homes and businesses near Dell Diamond, Old Settlers Park and Downtown Main Street.
Dryer Repair Round Rock
606 E Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664
(737) 439-3979 · Info@dryerrepairroundrock.com
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
FAQs
Dryer Repair Round Rock FAQs
How much does dryer repair cost in Round Rock?
Most dryer repairs in Round Rock cost $150 to $400 including parts and labor. A thermal fuse usually runs $100 to $175, a heating element $150 to $350, and a motor or control board $250 to $400. Our $79 diagnostic is waived with the repair, and there's never a trip charge.
Do you charge a diagnostic or trip fee?
Our diagnostic is $79, and it's waived when you approve the repair, so you only pay for the fix. There's no trip charge anywhere in Round Rock. If you decide not to repair, you pay only the $79 and keep the written diagnosis.
How fast can you get to my home?
We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and aim to have a uniformed technician at your door within an hour anywhere in Round Rock. Most common parts are on the truck, so many repairs are finished the same day, on the first visit.
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
On electric dryers, the usual causes are a blown thermal fuse, a burned-out heating element, or a failed high-limit or cycling thermostat. On gas dryers, check the igniter, flame sensor and gas valve coils. A clogged vent often causes these parts to fail, so check airflow too.
How often should I clean my dryer vent?
The U.S. Fire Administration recommends cleaning dryer vent ductwork at least once a year. Clean it sooner if loads take longer to dry, the outside flap barely opens, or you have pets or a long roof vent run, which is common in two-story Round Rock homes.
Get Your Dryer Fixed Today
We're open right now, providing dryer repair Round Rock Texas homeowners trust day and night. Call or text (737) 439-3979 and a uniformed technician can be at your door within an hour. No trip charge, a $79 diagnostic waived with the repair, and a 12-month parts and labor guarantee on every job. Prefer to write? Send us a repair request and we'll call you back.