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 Stephenville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Stephenville
Within 60 miles of Stephenville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Stephenville itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Worth (13), Crowley (5), and Granbury (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses. Stephenville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 49 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 21.9, 29.7 |
The leading options for Stephenville are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King's Appliance Outlet & Repair Service (36.1 miles away, based in Granbury, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Care Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Granbury, 5.0 stars from 120 reviews); Cross Appliances (45.8 miles away, based in Weatherford, 4.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Stephenville
Most dryer calls in Stephenville 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 Stephenville Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stephenville, TX
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Stephenville and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Stephenville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Stephenville technician which parts to bring.