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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Seguin, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Seguin
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Seguin. 6 list an address in Seguin, and other nearby bases include New Braunfels (9), San Marcos (8), and Cibolo (5). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Seguin are Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (13.7 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (9.8 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (27.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Around Seguin
Most dryer calls in Seguin 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 Seguin Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Seguin, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Seguin
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Seguin
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.