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 Palestine, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Palestine, TX
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Palestine. 1 list an address in Palestine, and the rest are spread across Tyler (8), Jacksonville (3), and Chandler (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Palestine. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Palestine is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 26.3, 26.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
First up for Palestine: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (42.4 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Palestine
Most dryer calls in Palestine 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Palestine
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palestine, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Palestine
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.