Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of College Station, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving College Station, TX
40 repair companies serve College Station from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in College Station, and the rest are spread across Conroe (8), Magnolia (7), and Brenham (3). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair College Station TX, about 0.7 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. College Station is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 34 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.9, 3.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 58 |
The leading options for College Station are All Appliance & Refrigeration (3.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Howdy Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Iola, 4.5 stars from 73 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 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around College Station
Most dryer calls in College Station 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 College Station
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: College Station, 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 College Station technician which parts to bring.