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 Lakehills 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, Lakehills
Within 30 miles of Lakehills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across San Antonio (27), Boerne (6), and Bandera (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Pipe Creek, about 6.8 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakehills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 10.0, 10.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
At the top of the Lakehills list: Coast Appliance Repair & AC (19.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (22.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. V's Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Lakehills
Most dryer calls in Lakehills 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 Lakehills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakehills, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lakehills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lakehills technician which parts to bring.