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 Cedar Hill, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Cedar Hill
Within 30 miles of Cedar Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Cedar Hill, and the rest are spread across Arlington (13), Dallas (9), and Grand Prairie (4). Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Fridge Tune-Up Co., about 0.5 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Cedar Hill: Appliance Recovery-Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Grand Prairie, 5.0 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Two Brothers Appliance (13.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HomeSafe Dryer Vent Cleaning (12.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Cedar Hill
Most dryer calls in Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cedar Hill, TX
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cedar Hill
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cedar Hill technician which parts to bring.