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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Dumas and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Dumas
Within 60 miles of Dumas there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Dumas itself, and other nearby bases include Amarillo (11), Borger (3), and Dalhart (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliances Repair & sales, around 0.6 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dumas is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 33.6, 34.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
At the top of the Dumas list: Guerrero's Appliances (45.3 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.8 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Borger, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Dalhart, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Call Today Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Borger, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Dumas
Most dryer calls in Dumas 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 Dumas Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dumas, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Dumas do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dumas technician which parts to bring.