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. The Bridgeport listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bridgeport
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bridgeport. 3 list an address in Bridgeport, and other nearby bases include Azle (5), Springtown (2), and Rhome (1). The closest is Bridgeport Appliance Repair/, about 0.4 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
At the top of the Bridgeport list: Got your 6 appliance repair (28.2 miles away, based in Ponder, 5.0 stars from 513 reviews); Cross Appliances (29.3 miles away, based in Weatherford, 4.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kens Appliances Lawn Garden (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bridgeport Appliance Repair/ (0.4 miles away, 2.6 stars from 12 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- 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 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 Bridgeport
Most dryer calls in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bridgeport, TX
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bridgeport
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.