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 Fresno 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, Fresno
40 repair companies serve Fresno from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Sugar Land (13), Houston (10), and Missouri City (5). 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Taylor appliances, about 3.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.7, 4.2 |
Closest matches for Fresno: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterminds of Appliances, LLC (10.0 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (8.8 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 Fresno, TX
Most dryer calls in Fresno 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.
Before You Book in Fresno
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fresno, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fresno technician which parts to bring.