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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of McGregor, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, McGregor
Within 30 miles of McGregor there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in McGregor, and the rest are spread across Waco (12), Killeen (7), and Temple (6). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is On Point Service Company, about 2.0 miles away. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McGregor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 12.9, 12.9 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
First up for McGregor: Mr. Appliance of Waco (12.9 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Vacuum & Appliance (17.4 miles away, based in Waco, 4.3 stars from 372 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for McGregor
Most dryer calls in McGregor 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)
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 McGregor
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: McGregor, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in McGregor
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near McGregor
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a McGregor technician which parts to bring.