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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Hempstead and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hempstead
40 repair companies serve Hempstead from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Katy (13), Magnolia (6), and Tomball (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service Center, around 11.0 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 15.9, 18.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
First up for Hempstead: Kaspi Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.8 stars from 657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Houston Pro Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Hockley, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Hempstead, TX
Most dryer calls in Hempstead 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 Hempstead
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hempstead, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hempstead technician which parts to bring.