The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Fort Hood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Hood
22 repair companies serve Fort Hood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Killeen (8), Temple (6), and Harker Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is L & G Appliance Service, about 2.2 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 20 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Fort Hood are Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Gatesville, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Campbell Appliance Heating And Air Inc (3.6 miles away, based in Killeen, 2.6 stars from 116 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Fort Hood
Most dryer calls in Fort Hood 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.
Questions to Ask a Fort Hood Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Hood, TX
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fort Hood
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fort Hood technician which parts to bring.