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 Katy listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Katy
Within 30 miles of Katy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 24 of them are based in Katy itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (7), Houston (4), and Fulshear (2). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Katy TX, around 0.7 miles out. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Katy are Kaspi Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Richmond TX (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
What Katy Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Katy 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 Katy
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Katy, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Katy
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Katy technician which parts to bring.