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 Converse, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Converse
40 repair companies serve Converse from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Converse itself, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (18), Schertz (5), and Cibolo (5). 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Conway Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Converse. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Converse. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
At the top of the Converse list: Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (6.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (15.2 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Converse, TX
Most dryer calls in Converse 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, ยงยง1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Converse
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Converse, 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 Converse technician which parts to bring.