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. The Lacy-Lakeview listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lacy-Lakeview
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lacy-Lakeview. Other nearby bases include Waco (12), Woodway (2), and Hewitt (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Cen-Tex Services Co, about 0.8 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lacy-Lakeview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.3, 5.6 |
At the top of the Lacy-Lakeview list: Mr. Appliance of Waco (11.3 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Vacuum & Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Waco, 4.3 stars from 372 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (20.8 miles away, based in Marlin, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
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Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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.
What Lacy-Lakeview Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lacy-Lakeview 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.
Before You Book in Lacy-Lakeview
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lacy-Lakeview technician which parts to bring.