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. The Corpus Christi listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Corpus Christi
Within 30 miles of Corpus Christi there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Corpus Christi, and the rest are spread across Port Aransas (2), Portland (1), and Robstown (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Portairs Appliance Services and Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Corpus Christi. The 17 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Corpus Christi. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
First up for Corpus Christi: Star appliance repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (3.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Appliance Repair Corpus Christi TX (4.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Corpus Christi
Most dryer calls in Corpus Christi 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)
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Corpus Christi
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Corpus Christi, TX
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Corpus Christi and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Corpus Christi
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.