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 Mansfield and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Mansfield
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mansfield. 2 of them are based in Mansfield itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington (22), Grand Prairie (3), and Burleson (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Appliance Fix Experts is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Mansfield. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mansfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 5.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Mansfield: Appliance Recovery-Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Grand Prairie, 5.0 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Two Brothers Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Arlington (9.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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.
Around Mansfield
Most dryer calls in Mansfield 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 Mansfield Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mansfield, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Mansfield do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my 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.