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 Dripping Springs, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dripping Springs, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dripping Springs. 1 list an address in Dripping Springs, and other nearby bases include Austin (23), Buda (5), and Kyle (5). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Wilson AC & Appliance, around 4.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 11.1, 13.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
Closest matches for Dripping Springs: Travis County Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 174 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); All Austin Repairs (20.2 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Austin, 5.0 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Dripping Springs
Most dryer calls in Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dripping Springs, TX
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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.