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 Center, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Center, TX
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Center. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (13), Lufkin (4), and Bossier City (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Stutts Heating and AC, LLC, around 25.3 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Center is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 25.3, 27.1, 28.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
Closest matches for Center: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (54.4 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (46.2 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.8 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.3 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Center
Most dryer calls in Center 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 Center
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Center, TX
Which areas near Center do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Center
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Center
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.