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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 Richardson, from Main Street and the US 75 corridor to Richardson Heights, Canyon Creek and Cottonwood Heights.
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Dryer vents in older Richardson homes deserve a close look. In Richardson Heights, where many houses date from the 1950s and 1960s, and in Duck Creek and University Estates, where sampled homes date from the early 1970s, the vent may pass through a wall, an attic or a roof jack that has been in place for decades. Older foil or vinyl transition ducts crush easily and trap lint behind the machine. A dryer that feels hot outside but leaves clothes damp is often pointing to a restricted vent.
Gas and electric dryers are both found across Richardson, and in older homes a later owner sometimes switched from one to the other, leaving a capped gas line or an unused outlet behind. Know which type you have before you call. At any hint of a gas smell, shut the dryer off, get everyone out and contact the gas utility from outside. On a 240-volt electric dryer, cabinet testing is technician work. Clearing the lint screen each load and watching the exterior flap open while it runs are easy first checks.
Our Plano-based technicians cover Richardson from Main Street and the US 75, Belt Line, Campbell and Arapaho corridors to Richardson Heights, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Heights, the Reservation, Duck Creek and Prairie Creek.
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.
Urgent repair
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 Richardson.
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Yes. ALAS repairs dryers for Richardson homes and rental properties, including Downtown Richardson and Main Street, Richardson Heights, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Heights, the Reservation, Duck Creek, Prairie Creek, the CityLine area and the homes near Breckinridge Park.
We serve Richardson ZIP codes 75080, 75081 and 75082, across the whole city. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
It can. Cottonwood Heights includes two-story homes from the 1960s, and when the laundry sits on an interior wall or upstairs, the vent run is longer and may include more turns. Each turn catches lint and reduces airflow. If drying times keep growing, a vent cleaning and an airflow check are sensible first steps before any heating parts are replaced.
In most apartment communities the property owns the dryer and the vent system, so start with a maintenance request. If you own a condo or townhome, or the dryer belongs to you, we can diagnose it. Long drying times usually trace back to a clogged vent or lint screen, a failed electric heating element or, on gas models, a weak igniter.
Usually. Many homes in the Reservation, on streets like Apache, Comanche and Seminole, have been remodeled or rebuilt, so the dryer is often much newer than the house. Thermal fuses, heating elements, belts and drum rollers are routine repairs. We check the vent connection at the same visit, since an old wall duct can shorten the life of a newer dryer.
Where we work in Richardson
ALAS provides dryer repair across Richardson, including Downtown Richardson and Main Street, Richardson Heights, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Heights, the Reservation, Duck Creek, Prairie Creek, the CityLine area and the homes near Breckinridge Park, covering ZIP codes 75080, 75081 and 75082. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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