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 Commerce, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Commerce
Within 60 miles of Commerce there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include McKinney (14), Rockwall (5), and Wylie (3). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mayo Appliance Services, around 19.7 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses. Commerce is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.7, 19.8, 20.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
At the top of the Commerce list: Affordable Gas Grill Repair (46.6 miles away, based in Garland, 4.4 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliances (37.8 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Appliance Repair (46.0 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ThumbUp Pro Appliance Repair (47.4 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Commerce Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Commerce 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 Commerce
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Commerce, TX
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Commerce do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.