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 Socorro listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Socorro, TX
Within 30 miles of Socorro there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Socorro, and the rest are spread across El Paso (24), Horizon City (1), and Chaparral (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is Max Quality Appliance, about 0.8 miles away. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.3, 7.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Socorro: AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoBellas Home Services (23.8 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.8 stars from 2,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Economy Appliances (19.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.7 stars from 96 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 Socorro, TX
Most dryer calls in Socorro 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Socorro
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Socorro, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Socorro do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Socorro technician which parts to bring.