A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Stafford and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Stafford, TX
40 repair companies serve Stafford from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Stafford itself, and other nearby bases include Sugar Land (18), Houston (15), and Missouri City (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Star TV & Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Stafford: Reliant Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterminds of Appliances, LLC (2.5 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Factory Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Houston, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Stafford
Most dryer calls in Stafford 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 Stafford Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stafford, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Stafford do these technicians cover?
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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.