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 Murillo, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Murillo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Murillo. Other nearby bases include McAllen (25), Edinburg (4), and Pharr (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Adrian's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Murillo. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murillo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.0, 5.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
Closest matches for Murillo: Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (3.0 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (5.6 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Repair Center (28.4 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Around Murillo
Most dryer calls in Murillo 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.
Questions to Ask a Murillo 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: Murillo, TX
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Murillo technician which parts to bring.