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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Joshua and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Joshua
40 repair companies serve Joshua from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fort Worth (17), Crowley (5), and Keene (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Keene Appliance Repair & Service, around 5.3 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joshua. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
Closest matches for Joshua: Oliver Dyer's Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fort Worth (18.7 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Cleburne, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King's Appliance Outlet & Repair Service (17.9 miles away, based in Granbury, 4.7 stars from 83 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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 Joshua Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Joshua 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 Joshua
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Joshua technician which parts to bring.