A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Alamo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Alamo, TX
40 repair companies serve Alamo from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include McAllen (25), Pharr (3), and Edinburg (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Alamo. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 4.9, 5.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Alamo: Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (4.3 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Repair Center (27.4 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (8.4 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Alamo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alamo come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alamo
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alamo, TX
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.