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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lakeway and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lakeway
Within 30 miles of Lakeway there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lakeway itself, and the rest are spread across Austin (29), Leander (4), and Cedar Park (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Mike Neat Refrigerator Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Lakeway. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakeway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.1, 5.4 |
The leading options for Lakeway are Travis County Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 174 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); Texcen Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Leander, 4.7 stars from 464 reviews); All Austin Repairs (13.5 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Lakeway Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lakeway 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 Lakeway Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeway, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.