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. The Marble Falls listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marble Falls
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marble Falls. 5 of them are based in Marble Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Leander (14), Austin (6), and Cedar Park (6). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Marble Falls Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marble Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Marble Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Lakes Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Kingsland, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); Texcen Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Leander, 4.7 stars from 464 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Marble Falls
Most dryer calls in Marble Falls 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 Marble Falls Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marble Falls, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Marble Falls do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marble Falls
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.