Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Glenn Heights list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Glenn Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glenn Heights. 1 list an address in Glenn Heights, and other nearby bases include Dallas (20), Grand Prairie (4), and Midlothian (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: EVANS HOME SERVICES, LLC - Affordable Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glenn Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.3, 4.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Glenn Heights list: Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (10.2 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Dallas (18.6 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (15.0 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Thermador repair service (7.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Glenn Heights. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Glenn Heights
Most washer calls in Glenn Heights come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Glenn Heights
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Glenn Heights, TX
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.