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 Horizon City listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Horizon City
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Horizon City. 1 of them are based in Horizon City itself, and the rest are spread across El Paso (24), Socorro (1), and Chaparral (1). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Geko appliances repairs, about 3.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Horizon City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.9, 7.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
First up for Horizon City: AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoBellas Home Services (25.7 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.8 stars from 2,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Economy Appliances (19.6 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.7 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Horizon City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Horizon City 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, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Horizon City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Horizon City, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Horizon City do these technicians cover?
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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.