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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lufkin, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lufkin
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lufkin. 4 list an address in Lufkin, and the rest are spread across Nacogdoches (3), Jasper (3), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Lufkin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 1.8 |
The leading options for Lufkin are Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.0 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.3 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Lufkin, TX
Most dryer calls in Lufkin 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lufkin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lufkin, TX
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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.