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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Donna, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Donna, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Donna. 1 of them are based in Donna itself, and the rest are spread across McAllen (25), Pharr (3), and Edinburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Manjarrez Appliance & hvac, about 1.4 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 4.0, 4.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
First up for Donna: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Repair Center (23.7 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (8.7 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (12.1 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Donna
Most dryer calls in Donna 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Donna
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Donna, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Donna do these technicians cover?
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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.