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 Farmers Branch, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Farmers Branch
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Farmers Branch. 3 list an address in Farmers Branch, and the rest are spread across Dallas (12), Carrollton (9), and Irving (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Farmers Branch. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for Farmers Branch: C&W Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Carrollton, 4.7 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BTU Home Services (1.9 miles away, based in Addison, 4.8 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solution Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Farmers Branch Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Farmers Branch 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Farmers Branch
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmers Branch, 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.