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 Fort Stockton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Stockton
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 88 miles of Fort Stockton. 2 of them are based in Fort Stockton itself, and the rest are spread across Odessa (3) and Midland (1). Distances run up to about 88 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Fort Stockton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 4.3, 70.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (88 mi) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
At the top of the Fort Stockton list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dc Appliance and Rv Repair- Pecos Tx, Monahans Tx, Fortstockton Tx (4.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Junior's Appliances Sales & Repair (71.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 2.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (76.4 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
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 Fort Stockton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Stockton, TX
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fort Stockton
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.