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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Texarkana and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Texarkana, TX
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Texarkana. 5 list an address in Texarkana, and the rest are spread across Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Texarkana: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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 Texarkana
Most dryer calls in Texarkana 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Texarkana
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Texarkana, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Texarkana do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Texarkana technician which parts to bring.