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. The Allen 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, Allen
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Allen. 3 of them are based in Allen itself, and other nearby bases include McKinney (17), Plano (13), and Frisco (7). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Allen Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.4 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
First up for Allen: Sensor Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Plano, 5.0 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ThumbUp Pro Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Plano, 4.5 stars from 621 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
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Around Allen
Most dryer calls in Allen 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Allen
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Allen, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Allen
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Allen technician which parts to bring.