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 Irving listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Irving, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Irving. 13 of them are based in Irving itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (5), Carrollton (4), and Grand Prairie (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 15 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Harborview Appliance Repair Masters, around 1.5 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irving. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.8, 1.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
First up for Irving: C&W Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Recovery-Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Grand Prairie, 5.0 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 606 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Two Brothers Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Irving
Most dryer calls in Irving 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Irving
- 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: Irving, TX
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Irving
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Irving technician which parts to bring.