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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Breckenridge and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Breckenridge
Within 60 miles of Breckenridge there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Breckenridge, and other nearby bases include Abilene (6), Mineral Wells (1), and Lipan (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Ken's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Breckenridge. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Breckenridge is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Breckenridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 46.7, 48.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Breckenridge: Sears Appliance Repair (55.2 miles away, based in Stephenville, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Abilene, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Repairs (57.7 miles away, based in Abilene, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews); Ken's Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 2.5 stars from 2 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Breckenridge
Most dryer calls in Breckenridge 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Breckenridge
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Breckenridge, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Do you cover Breckenridge and nearby towns?
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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.