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. The Terrell Hills listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Terrell Hills, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Terrell Hills. The rest are spread across San Antonio (31), Converse (6), and Alamo Heights (1). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Visionforge Appliance Repair Network is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Terrell Hills. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Terrell Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for Terrell Hills: Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (4.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (10.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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 (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.
Dryer Notes for Terrell Hills, TX
Most dryer calls in Terrell Hills 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 Terrell Hills
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Terrell Hills, TX
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Terrell Hills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Terrell Hills technician which parts to bring.