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 Brownwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Brownwood
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 66-mile radius of Brownwood. 1 of them are based in Brownwood itself, and the rest are spread across Brady (1), Stephenville (1), and Winters (1). Distances run up to about 65 miles. The closest is Appliance Guardian, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brownwood is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brownwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (66 mi) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 45.9, 55.8 |
Closest matches for Brownwood: Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Stephenville, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Call Appliance (45.9 miles away, based in Brady, 4.3 stars from 20 reviews); Appliance Guardian (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Abilene Appliance Repairs (64.8 miles away, based in Abilene, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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: $100–$200 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Brownwood, TX
Most dryer calls in Brownwood 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Brownwood
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brownwood, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brownwood
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Brownwood technician which parts to bring.