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. The San Antonio listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, San Antonio
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Antonio. 37 list an address in San Antonio, and the rest are spread across Alamo Heights (1), Kirby (1), and Helotes (1). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Mike's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from San Antonio. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Antonio. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for San Antonio: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair & AC (8.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (8.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (9.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 348 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 San Antonio
Most dryer calls in San Antonio 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 San Antonio
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: San Antonio, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a San Antonio technician which parts to bring.