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 Temple listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Temple
Within 30 miles of Temple there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Temple itself, and other nearby bases include Killeen (8), Harker Heights (2), and Lott (1). The closest is Campbell Appliance Heating and Air, Inc, about 1.2 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Temple. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
First up for Temple: Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D&S Appliance repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Campbell Appliance Heating and Air, Inc (1.2 miles away, 3.1 stars from 90 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Temple Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Temple 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.
Questions to Ask a Temple Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Temple, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Temple
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Temple technician which parts to bring.