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 Los Fresnos listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Los Fresnos
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Fresnos. Other nearby bases include Brownsville (8), Harlingen (7), and San Benito (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.5 miles from Los Fresnos. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.5, 9.8, 10.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
At the top of the Los Fresnos list: My Repair Center (13.6 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plata Refrigeration & Appliance Center (11.2 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.1 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.4 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance & A/C Services (10.0 miles away, based in San Benito, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Los Fresnos Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Los Fresnos 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Los Fresnos
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Fresnos, TX
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.