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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Angleton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Angleton
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Angleton. The rest are spread across Missouri City (4), Manvel (3), and Pearland (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 8.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Angleton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.6, 18.7, 19.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
At the top of the Angleton list: Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterpoint Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Lake Jackson, 4.4 stars from 181 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Angleton, TX
Most dryer calls in Angleton 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 Angleton
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Angleton, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Angleton and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Angleton
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.