Sheet DR-01 · Dryer repair · Flower Mound, TX
Clothes that stay damp, a gas dryer that heats and then quits, a drum that hums but will not turn. Our local technicians repair gas and electric dryers in Flower Mound homes.
We repair gas dryers but do not install or move gas lines. That work is done by a plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Sheet DR-02 · Common problems
These are four dryer problems we see often in Flower Mound homes, with the usual causes and one safe thing you can check before you call.
A musty smell after a full cycle usually means moist air is not leaving the dryer fast enough.
Lint builds up in the duct between the dryer and the outside wall, so damp air lingers in the drum.
Long or sagging vent runs, common when the laundry room sits in the middle of the house, let moisture condense and drip back.
Dirty sensor bars inside the drum read the load as dry and stop the cycle while clothes are still damp.
Clean the lint screen, then wipe the two metal sensor bars inside the drum near the filter with a cloth and a little rubbing alcohol. Check that the outside vent flap opens while the dryer runs.
If the burner lights, runs for a few minutes and then stays off while the drum keeps turning, the gas valve or its safety controls are usually involved.
The coils open the gas valve. When they weaken with heat, the valve closes after the first heating cycle and will not reopen.
The flame sensor tells the valve the igniter has done its job. A failing sensor shuts the burner off too soon.
A blocked vent makes the dryer run hot, and the safety thermostat cuts the burner to protect the machine.
Clean the lint screen and make sure the vent hose behind the dryer is not crushed. Do not take apart the gas burner or valve yourself.
A hum with no movement means the motor is getting power but cannot turn the drum.
A sock or a coin can slip past the lint screen and jam the blower wheel on the motor shaft.
Worn drum rollers or a seized idler pulley can hold the drum so tight that the motor stalls.
If the motor cannot start on its own, it hums and may trip its overload after a few seconds.
Unplug the dryer and try to turn the drum by hand. If it will not move or feels gritty, leave it off, because running a stalled motor can burn it out.
Most dryers will not start with the door open, so a weak latch quickly turns into a dryer that will not run.
The plastic catch on the door wears down until it no longer holds against the strike.
The strike on the cabinet can crack, so the door pops open as soon as the drum turns.
A loose or bent hinge drops the door so the catch misses the strike.
Look at the catch on the door and the strike on the cabinet for cracks. Tighten any loose hinge screws you can reach from the front.
If you smell gas near the dryer, do not switch anything on or off. Get everyone outside, call 911 or your gas company from outside, and call us after the leak is handled. Gas line work is done by a plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Sheet DR-03 · Brands
Gas or electric, stacked or side by side, these are the dryer brands we work on most in Flower Mound homes.
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Sheet DR-04 · Why us
Many dryer failures start in a blocked vent. We look at airflow as part of the repair so the new part is not running hot from day one.
The service call and diagnosis for your dryer are free when you go ahead with the repair. We explain the repair before any work starts.
The dryer repair carries a 3-month warranty on the work. If our repair gives you trouble in that time, call and we come back to it.
Sheet DR-06 · Book a visit
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Sheet DR-05 · Service area
We repair gas and electric dryers in homes across southern Denton County and the towns next to it. These are the places and ZIP codes we cover.
Not sure we reach your street? Call and we will tell you right away.