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 Brenham, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brenham
Within 60 miles of Brenham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Brenham itself, and the rest are spread across Katy (9), College Station (4), and Magnolia (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. 17 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Brenham. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brenham is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brenham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 6.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 39 |
Closest matches for Brenham: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance & Refrigeration (33.0 miles away, based in College Station, 4.8 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaspi Appliance Repair (43.5 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Brenham
Most dryer calls in Brenham 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 Brenham
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brenham, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Brenham and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Brenham technician which parts to bring.