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 Friendswood, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Friendswood
40 repair companies serve Friendswood from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Friendswood, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), League City (6), and Manvel (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: H & S Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Friendswood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.2, 3.7 |
At the top of the Friendswood list: Mr. Appliance of League City (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (10.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Friendswood, TX
Most dryer calls in Friendswood 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 Friendswood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Friendswood, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Friendswood and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Friendswood technician which parts to bring.