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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of New Braunfels, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Braunfels
40 repair companies serve New Braunfels from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in New Braunfels, and the rest are spread across San Marcos (8), Seguin (6), and Cibolo (5). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair New Braunfels TX, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Braunfels. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 0.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
First up for New Braunfels: Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Williams Heating & Air Conditioning & Appliances (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 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?
No Heat 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 New Braunfels
Most dryer calls in New Braunfels 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near New Braunfels
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Braunfels, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near New Braunfels do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Braunfels
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.