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(469) 638-3215Dryer not heating, taking forever to dry or shutting off mid-cycle? ALAS Appliance Repair fixes gas and electric dryers and cleans dryer vents across Denton, from the Downtown Denton Square and the US 380 corridor to Southridge, Robson Ranch and the UNT area.
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Many Denton dryer problems turn out to be vent problems. Stacked dryers in apartments and duplexes usually vent through a short duct squeezed into a closet, and when it gets crushed behind the machine or packed with lint, drying times double and the high-limit thermostat starts cutting the heat. In the West Denton historic district, which includes garage apartments and carriage houses alongside the main homes, dryers in converted spaces sometimes vent through routes added decades after the building went up.
A drum that turns with no heat often means a thermal fuse or element has failed in an electric unit, while gas units tend to lose heat through a tired igniter or valve coils. Electric models run on 240 volts, so leave any testing behind the panels to a technician. Any smell of gas means stopping the dryer, getting everyone outdoors and phoning the gas company once you are clear of the house. Cleaning the lint screen every load and checking the outside flap are good first steps.
Our Plano-based technicians cover Denton from the Downtown Denton Square and the I-35E, I-35W and US 380 corridors to the West Denton historic neighborhoods, Southridge, Robson Ranch, Preserve at Pecan Creek and the rentals around UNT and TWU.
Common dryer problems
The dryer problems we see most often, and the parts a technician checks first for each one.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer runs but won’t heat | Electric: failed heating element, blown thermal fuse, bad thermostat or one side of the breaker tripped. Gas: failed igniter, gas valve coils or flame sensor | Electric dryers use a double breaker. Reset it fully. On gas dryers, make sure the gas valve behind the dryer is open.Possible causes a technician checks: Electric: failed heating element, blown thermal fuse, bad thermostat or one side of the breaker tripped. Gas: failed igniter, gas valve coils or flame sensor Schedule a diagnosis |
| Takes too long to dry | Clogged lint screen or vent, crushed vent hose, weak heating element, faulty moisture sensor | Clean the lint screen and feel for strong airflow at the outside vent hood. Weak airflow usually means the vent needs cleaning.Possible causes a technician checks: Clogged lint screen or vent, crushed vent hose, weak heating element, faulty moisture sensor Schedule a diagnosis |
| Drum won’t turn | Broken drive belt, worn idler pulley, failed motor, faulty door switch | If the motor hums but the drum doesn’t move, the belt has likely broken. Stop running the dryer.Possible causes a technician checks: Broken drive belt, worn idler pulley, failed motor, faulty door switch Schedule a diagnosis |
| Dryer won’t start | Faulty door switch, blown thermal fuse, failed start switch or control board, tripped breaker | Check the breaker, close the door firmly and make sure the control lock is off.Possible causes a technician checks: Faulty door switch, blown thermal fuse, failed start switch or control board, tripped breaker Schedule a diagnosis |
Our main dryer repair page explains common problems, repair-or-replace decisions and how a repair visit works, in more detail.
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Failure to clean lint is the leading cause of home dryer fires, according to the NFPA. If your dryer smells like it is burning or gets too hot to touch, stop using it. If you smell gas, leave the home first. After-hours emergency service is available for an added fee in Denton.
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Yes. ALAS repairs dryers for Denton homes and rental properties, including the Downtown Denton Square, the Oak-Hickory and West Denton historic districts, Bell Avenue, Crestwood Heights, Southridge, Forrestridge, Robson Ranch, Preserve at Pecan Creek and the UNT and TWU areas.
We serve Denton ZIP codes 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209 and 76210, and the part of Denton in ZIP code 76226. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
Start with airflow. In garage apartments and carriage houses, like those found in west Denton’s historic neighborhoods, vents often take unusual routes through walls or ceilings. Clean the lint screen, pull the dryer out to check for a crushed duct, and make sure air blows strongly outside. When loads still come out damp, the cycling thermostat, high-limit and heat source are next to test.
Yes. Turnover season around the UNT and TWU calendars is a good time to have a dryer checked, since lint and vent problems pile up over a year of heavy use. Tell us the property address, how we get in, and whether the unit is stacked. A vent check during the same visit helps the next tenants start with a dryer that dries properly.
Usually, yes. Crestwood Heights was first developed in the 1950s, so some laundry spaces have older outlets, gas connections or vent paths that were updated in stages. We repair the dryer itself and point out any hookup concerns we notice, such as an old foil duct. Electrical outlet or gas line changes may need a separate trade.
Where we work in Denton
ALAS provides dryer repair across Denton, including the Downtown Denton Square, the Oak-Hickory and West Denton historic districts, Bell Avenue, Crestwood Heights, Southridge, Forrestridge, Robson Ranch, Preserve at Pecan Creek and the UNT and TWU areas, covering ZIP codes 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209 and 76210 and the Denton portion of 76226. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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