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 Prosper, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Prosper
Within 30 miles of Prosper there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Prosper, and the rest are spread across McKinney (15), Frisco (14), and Little Elm (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Fleming Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prosper. 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 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 4.2, 4.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
At the top of the Prosper list: Sensor Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Plano, 5.0 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ThumbUp Pro Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Heating & Cooling (4.4 miles away, based in Celina, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Prosper
Most dryer calls in Prosper 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Prosper
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Prosper, TX
Do you cover Prosper and nearby towns?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Prosper
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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.