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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Kaufman, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Kaufman
40 repair companies serve Kaufman from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Garland (9), Mesquite (7), and Dallas (6). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Premier Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 10.3 miles from Kaufman. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 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) | 10.3, 11.3, 13.4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
First up for Kaufman: Affordable Gas Grill Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Garland, 4.4 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (23.8 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (24.3 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Kaufman Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kaufman 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 Kaufman
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kaufman, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kaufman technician which parts to bring.