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 Jacksonville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jacksonville
16 repair companies serve Jacksonville from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Jacksonville itself, and the rest are spread across Tyler (8), Chandler (2), and Henderson (1). Shug's Appliance Parts and Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Jacksonville. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 3.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
Closest matches for Jacksonville: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (24.3 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Revival (24.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Jacksonville, TX
Most dryer calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville technician which parts to bring.