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 Saginaw listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Saginaw
Within 30 miles of Saginaw there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Saginaw, and other nearby bases include Fort Worth (25), Haltom City (3), and Keller (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: JennAir Appliance House, around 1.2 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saginaw. 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 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 3.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Saginaw list: Guinco Service Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.5 stars from 292 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (8.8 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (9.2 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Saginaw
Most dryer calls in Saginaw 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)
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Questions to Ask a Saginaw Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Saginaw, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Saginaw do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Saginaw technician which parts to bring.