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 Athens listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Athens
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Athens. 1 of them are based in Athens itself, and the rest are spread across Tyler (8), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Athens. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for Athens: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raney Appliance Service (27.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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?
- 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?
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 Athens, TX
Most dryer calls in Athens 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 Athens
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Athens, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Athens and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Athens
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Athens
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Athens technician which parts to bring.