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. The Orange listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Orange
Within 30 miles of Orange there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Orange itself, and other nearby bases include Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Lake Charles (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Harry's Appliance & Services Inc, about 2.4 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orange. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 9.9, 14.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
At the top of the Orange list: Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (22.7 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Port Arthur, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Orange, TX
Most dryer calls in Orange 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 Orange
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Orange, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Orange technician which parts to bring.