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 Alpine 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, Alpine
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 145-mile radius of Alpine. Other nearby bases include Odessa (3), Fort Stockton (2), and Midland (1). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 58.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 6 businesses. Alpine is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 145 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 58.8, 62.5, 125.0 |
At the top of the Alpine list: Sears Appliance Repair (58.8 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dc Appliance and Rv Repair- Pecos Tx, Monahans Tx, Fortstockton Tx (62.5 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Junior's Appliances Sales & Repair (127.1 miles away, based in Odessa, 2.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (131.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Alpine
Most dryer calls in Alpine 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.
Before You Book in Alpine
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alpine, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alpine technician which parts to bring.