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. The Galveston 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, Galveston
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Galveston. 2 of them are based in Galveston itself, and the rest are spread across League City (6), Friendswood (3), and La Marque (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. M & M Appliances is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from Galveston. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
The leading options for Galveston are Dial Viking Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in La Marque, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of League City (27.5 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Galveston, TX
Most dryer calls in Galveston 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Galveston
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Galveston, TX
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Other Dryer Repair in Galveston
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Galveston
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Galveston technician which parts to bring.