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 Scenic Oaks, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Scenic Oaks
Within 30 miles of Scenic Oaks there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (31), Boerne (6), and Helotes (1). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Preferred Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Scenic Oaks. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 3.4, 5.6 |
At the top of the Scenic Oaks list: King Appliance Service (9.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair & AC (15.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Scenic Oaks, TX
Most dryer calls in Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Scenic Oaks, TX
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.