A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Hornsby Bend listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hornsby Bend
Within 30 miles of Hornsby Bend there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Austin (37), Manor (1), and Cedar Creek (1). The closest is ABC Home & Commercial Services - Appliance Repair Department, about 6.5 miles away. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hornsby Bend. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.8, 8.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Hornsby Bend are Travis County Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 174 reviews); The Appliance Family (12.9 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Austin Repairs (11.7 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (8.4 miles away, based in Austin, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Hornsby Bend, TX
Most dryer calls in Hornsby Bend 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)
Questions to Ask a Hornsby Bend Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hornsby Bend, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.