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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Red Oak, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Oak
Within 30 miles of Red Oak there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Red Oak itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (22), Midlothian (3), and Cedar Hill (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Reed's Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 6.1 miles from Red Oak. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Red Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 7.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Red Oak: Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (20.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance & Air Care Experts (22.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 528 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (18.1 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (11.5 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Red Oak
Most dryer calls in Red Oak 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 Red Oak Technician
- 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: Red Oak, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Red Oak
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Oak
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.