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 Sienna Plantation listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sienna Plantation, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sienna Plantation. The rest are spread across Sugar Land (14), Houston (9), and Missouri City (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The closest is Taylor appliances, about 4.2 miles away. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sienna Plantation. 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) | 4.2, 6.2, 6.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Sienna Plantation: Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Pearland, 4.5 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnTime Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterpoint Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 441 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Sienna Plantation, TX
Most dryer calls in Sienna Plantation 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)
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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Sienna Plantation
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sienna Plantation, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Sienna Plantation 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 Sienna Plantation technician which parts to bring.