A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Dayton and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dayton, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dayton. 1 list an address in Dayton, and the rest are spread across Humble (12), Houston (8), and Baytown (7). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Cunningham Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 8.0, 12.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Dayton list: Quality Repairs (15.2 miles away, based in Humble, 4.9 stars from 554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Liberty, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (18.1 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Dayton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dayton 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.
Questions to Ask a Dayton Technician
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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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.