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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Livingston, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Livingston
Within 60 miles of Livingston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Livingston itself, and other nearby bases include Conroe (11), Lufkin (4), and The Woodlands (4). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses. Livingston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Livingston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 19.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Livingston list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerOn Appliance Repair Service (49.5 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 1,507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (42.4 miles away, based in Conroe, 4.8 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Repairs (51.3 miles away, based in Humble, 4.9 stars from 554 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Livingston, TX
Most dryer calls in Livingston 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)
Before You Book in Livingston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Livingston, TX
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Livingston
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.