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 Mexia and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mexia
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mexia. The rest are spread across Waco (12), Corsicana (2), and Woodway (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Alma's Home Appliances & More is the nearest, roughly 28.5 miles from Mexia. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mexia is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 28.5, 28.9, 32.3 |
At the top of the Mexia list: Mr. Appliance of Waco (47.4 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Vacuum & Appliance (41.6 miles away, based in Waco, 4.3 stars from 372 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.6 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Mexia
Most dryer calls in Mexia 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)
Before You Book in Mexia
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mexia, TX
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Mexia do these technicians cover?
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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.