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 Rusk listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rusk
Within 60 miles of Rusk there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tyler (8), Longview (5), and Lufkin (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 12.3 miles from Rusk. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Rusk is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.3, 12.5, 14.9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
Closest matches for Rusk: Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (37.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.5 stars from 128 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What Rusk Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Rusk 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 Rusk
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rusk, TX
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rusk technician which parts to bring.