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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Schertz and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Schertz
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Schertz. 5 of them are based in Schertz itself, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (12), New Braunfels (7), and Converse (6). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Schertz ApplianceRepair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Schertz. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Schertz. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Schertz: Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (10.1 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (9.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Schertz, TX
Most dryer calls in Schertz 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.
Before You Book in Schertz
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Schertz, TX
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Schertz and nearby towns?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Schertz
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.