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 Gilmer listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gilmer
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Gilmer. Other nearby bases include Tyler (8), Longview (5), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Ponder Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.2 miles from Gilmer. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Gilmer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.2, 17.3, 17.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
The leading options for Gilmer are Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (37.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Appliance Revival (33.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raney Appliance Service (38.4 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Gilmer
Most dryer calls in Gilmer 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.
Questions to Ask a Gilmer Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gilmer, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Gilmer and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gilmer technician which parts to bring.