Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Gun Barrel City list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, 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). 9 of them mention washer or dryer work 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 washer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| 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); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (48.4 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (44.0 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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 washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Around Gun Barrel City
Most washer calls in Gun Barrel City 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.
Before You Book in Gun Barrel City
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gun Barrel City, TX
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.