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 Hereford listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hereford, TX
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hereford. Other nearby bases include Amarillo (11), Clovis (4), and Plainview (2). 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. A-Accurate Appliance is the nearest, roughly 32.2 miles from Hereford. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Hereford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 32.2, 36.7, 37.3 |
The leading options for Hereford are Guerrero's Appliances (42.7 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.8 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J1Sev3n Services, LLC (45.0 miles away, based in Muleshoe, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.5 miles away, based in Clovis, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.7 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
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.
What Hereford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hereford 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Hereford
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hereford, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Hereford
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.