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. The Briar listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Briar
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Briar. Other nearby bases include Fort Worth (23), Azle (5), and Springtown (2). Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. RV Repair Men is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Briar. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Briar. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.5, 5.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
At the top of the Briar list: Oliver Dyer's Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fort Worth (19.4 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.5 stars from 292 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Lake Worth, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- 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.
What Briar Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Briar 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Briar
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Briar, TX
Which areas near Briar do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Briar
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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.