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 Eidson Road, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Eidson Road
5 repair companies serve Eidson Road from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Del Rio (3) and Eagle Pass (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 1 of them mentions gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.5 miles away. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Eidson Road is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eidson Road. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.2, 53.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Eidson Road: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Eagle Pass, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allen Appliance Repair Team (3.2 miles away, based in Eagle Pass, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Dave's Appliance Repair - Appliance Installation and Repair in Del Rio TX (55.0 miles away, based in Del Rio, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews); Fletcher's Home Appliance Sales & Repair (56.1 miles away, based in Del Rio, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Eidson Road, TX
Most dryer calls in Eidson Road 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Eidson Road
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Eidson Road, 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.