The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Portland and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Portland, TX
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Portland. 1 list an address in Portland, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (12), Rockport (3), and Port Aransas (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Bay Area Appliance Washer is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Portland. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.7, 8.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
First up for Portland: Star appliance repair (11.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (14.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Rockport, 4.2 stars from 134 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Portland, TX
Most dryer calls in Portland 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)
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Portland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Portland, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Related Repair Pages for Portland
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Portland
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Portland technician which parts to bring.