Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Aldine listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Aldine
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Aldine. Other nearby bases include Houston (29), Humble (7), and Spring (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Houston Mobile Appliance Repair Co, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aldine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.6, 2.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
First up for Aldine: Repairist Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 462 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (10.0 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair and Care of Houston (5.1 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (10.7 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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 Aldine
Most dryer calls in Aldine 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, ยงยง1301.002, 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Aldine
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Aldine, TX
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Aldine
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Aldine technician which parts to bring.