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 Granite Shoals listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Granite Shoals
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Granite Shoals. Other nearby bases include Leander (6), Marble Falls (5), and Kingsland (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Redwood Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Granite Shoals. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 5.0, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
Closest matches for Granite Shoals: Highland Lakes Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Kingsland, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Marble Falls, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); America's Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 4.9 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions INC (29.9 miles away, based in Leander, 5.0 stars from 90 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 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 Granite Shoals, TX
Most dryer calls in Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Granite Shoals, TX
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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 Granite Shoals technician which parts to bring.