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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Austin and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Austin, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austin. 40 list an address in Austin. Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Cloudridge Appliance Repair Austin, about 0.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Austin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.3, 1.5 |
The leading options for Austin are Travis County Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 174 reviews); All Austin Repairs (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Family (9.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Austin Owners Should Know
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Austin go through City of Austin Development Services Department (building, mechanical and plumbing permits). Permit office
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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Austin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Austin, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Austin technician which parts to bring.