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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bedford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bedford
40 repair companies serve Bedford from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Bedford, and the rest are spread across Hurst (6), Arlington (5), and Southlake (4). Best Bedford Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Bedford. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.8, 2.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
The leading options for Bedford are Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Guinco Service Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Appliance Recovery-Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Grand Prairie, 5.0 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Irving, 4.8 stars from 606 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
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Bedford
Most dryer calls in Bedford 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.
Questions to Ask a Bedford Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bedford, TX
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bedford technician which parts to bring.