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 Giddings listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Giddings, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Giddings. Other nearby bases include Austin (8), Pflugerville (7), and Bastrop (5). 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Clopton Appliance Sales & Services, about 17.6 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Giddings is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 19.4, 20.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Giddings list: Sears Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance & Refrigeration (47.2 miles away, based in College Station, 4.8 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Austin (44.8 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.7 stars from 1,377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (31.7 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Giddings
Most dryer calls in Giddings 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.
Before You Book in Giddings
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Giddings technician which parts to bring.