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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of La Grange, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, La Grange
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of La Grange. 1 list an address in La Grange, and other nearby bases include Austin (12), Bastrop (5), and Brenham (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from La Grange. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. La Grange is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Grange. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 19.9, 27.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for La Grange: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.3 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (33.6 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.7 miles away, based in Sealy, 4.6 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 La Grange Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in La Grange 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, ยงยง1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a La Grange Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Grange, 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 La Grange technician which parts to bring.