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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Childress and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Childress, TX
6 repair companies serve Childress from within 95 miles. The rest are spread across Plainview (2), Altus (1), and Elk City (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 54.8 miles away. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Childress is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 54.8, 82.0, 85.6 |
| Repair companies inside 95 miles | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
First up for Childress: Sears Appliance Repair (54.8 miles away, based in Altus, 3.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (82.0 miles away, based in Elk City, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (85.6 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Schubert's Appliance Repair (94.6 miles away, based in Iowa Park, 4.5 stars from 42 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Childress Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Childress 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Childress
- 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: Childress, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Childress technician which parts to bring.