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 La Homa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving La Homa, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Homa. The rest are spread across McAllen (25), Mission (4), and Edinburg (4). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Alanis Repair, around 3.6 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Homa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.6, 5.2, 5.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
Closest matches for La Homa: Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (12.0 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (12.9 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.4 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
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.
Dryer Notes for La Homa, TX
Most dryer calls in La Homa 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 La Homa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Homa, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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 La Homa technician which parts to bring.