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 Baytown and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Baytown
40 repair companies serve Baytown from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Baytown, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Houston (5), and Channelview (3). Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Baytown, around 0.3 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.3, 1.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Baytown list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (14.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 104 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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 Baytown
Most dryer calls in Baytown 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)
Before You Book in Baytown
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Baytown, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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 Baytown technician which parts to bring.