The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Alamo Heights and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alamo Heights
40 repair companies serve Alamo Heights from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alamo Heights, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (33), Converse (5), and Kirby (1). 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Visionforge Appliance Repair Network is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Alamo Heights. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Alamo Heights list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (5.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Around Alamo Heights
Most dryer calls in Alamo Heights 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)
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alamo Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alamo Heights, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Alamo Heights do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.