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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 Southlake, from Southlake Town Square and the SH 114 corridor to Timarron, Stone Lakes and Carillon.
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Dryer repair in Southlake often starts at the vent. Shady Oaks homes were built at 4,000 to 6,300 square feet, and large two-story houses in Timarron and Monticello Estates can also send the dryer duct a long way through walls and attic space before it reaches the outside. Every extra foot and elbow slows airflow, so lint settles in the duct, the dryer runs hotter and longer, and thermal fuses and high-limit thermostats begin to trip.
Southlake laundry rooms hold a mix of gas and electric dryers, so confirm which type you have before you call. A gas smell means shutting the dryer off, getting everyone outside and calling the gas utility from there; gas valve and line work is for a technician. Electric models draw on a 240-volt circuit, so leave testing inside the cabinet alone. Empty the lint screen after each load, and with the dryer running, step outside to make sure the vent flap swings open. Weak airflow at that flap usually points to the vent.
Our Plano-based technicians cover Southlake from Southlake Town Square and the State Highway 114 and Southlake Boulevard corridors to Timarron, Stone Lakes, South Ridge Lakes, Carillon and the Bob Jones Park area.
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 Southlake.
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Yes. ALAS repairs dryers for Southlake homes and rental properties, including Southlake Town Square, Timarron, Stone Lakes, South Ridge Lakes, Monticello Estates, Carillon, Shady Oaks, Timber Lake and the Bob Jones Park area near Grapevine Lake.
We serve Southlake ZIP code 76092 and the parts of Southlake in ZIP codes 76051, 76248 and 76262. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
A long vent run is worth cleaning about once a year, and a big household may need it sooner. You will know it is time when a normal load takes two cycles, the laundry room warms up noticeably or the top of the dryer gets too hot to rest a hand on. We can clean the vent and test the thermal fuse and thermostats on the same visit.
Monticello Estates is a guard-gated community, so please leave our name with the gate or tell us how guests are cleared when you book. The same applies to any Southlake neighborhood with controlled entry. Mention where the laundry room is, upstairs or down, and whether there are tight turns, so we bring what the job needs.
In gas dryers of any age, a weak igniter or worn gas valve coils are the usual causes, followed by a blown thermal fuse after a vent blockage. South Ridge Lakes homes date from the 1990s, so also check that the duct has not been crushed behind the dryer. Because gas parts are involved, testing and replacement should be left to a technician.
Where we work in Southlake
ALAS provides dryer repair across Southlake, including Southlake Town Square, Timarron, Stone Lakes, South Ridge Lakes, Monticello Estates, Carillon, Shady Oaks, Timber Lake and the Bob Jones Park area near Grapevine Lake, covering ZIP code 76092 and the Southlake portions of 76051, 76248 and 76262. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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