A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Murphy listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Murphy
40 repair companies serve Murphy from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Plano (13), Garland (11), and Richardson (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 16 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Fix Experts, around 2.4 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murphy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 3.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 26 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
The leading options for Murphy are Affordable Gas Grill Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Garland, 4.4 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sensor Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Plano, 5.0 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Longhorn Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Plano, 4.5 stars from 621 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
What a Technician Checks 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Murphy Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Murphy 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.
Before You Book in Murphy
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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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.