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. The Rhome listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rhome
40 repair companies serve Rhome from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Rhome itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Worth (12), Azle (5), and Keller (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. ProStar Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 5.1 miles from Rhome. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 6.7, 9.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
First up for Rhome: Got your 6 appliance repair (13.5 miles away, based in Ponder, 5.0 stars from 513 reviews); Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Lake Worth, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance LLC (5.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
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 Rhome
Most dryer calls in Rhome 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rhome
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rhome, TX
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Rhome do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.