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 Amarillo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Amarillo
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Amarillo. 11 of them are based in Amarillo itself, and other nearby bases include Borger (3), Dumas (1), and Pampa (1). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Nearest on the list: Black Diamond Appliances, around 1.1 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Amarillo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amarillo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
The leading options for Amarillo are Guerrero's Appliances (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.2 miles away, based in Borger, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Amarillo (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amarillo Appliance Repair Experts (3.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Amarillo, TX
Most dryer calls in Amarillo 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 Amarillo
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Amarillo, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Amarillo do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Amarillo
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Amarillo
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.