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 Pleasanton listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Pleasanton, TX
16 repair companies serve Pleasanton from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Pleasanton, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (5), Devine (4), and Floresville (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Pleasanton Appliance Repair., around 1.0 miles out. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasanton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
At the top of the Pleasanton list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Floresville, 4.5 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pleasanton Appliance Repair. (1.0 miles away, 3.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gomez Service (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Technologies Pleasanton (1.3 miles away, 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
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Pleasanton
Most dryer calls in Pleasanton 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.
Questions to Ask a Pleasanton Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton technician which parts to bring.