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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of The Colony, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near The Colony
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of The Colony. 1 list an address in The Colony, and the rest are spread across Frisco (13), Lewisville (10), and Carrollton (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The Colony Local Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from The Colony. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 2.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
At the top of The Colony list: Longhorn Services: HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Carrollton, 4.7 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OEM & Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Lewisville, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Longhorn Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Plano, 4.5 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Lewisville, 4.4 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around The Colony
Most dryer calls in The Colony 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 The Colony
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: The Colony, TX
Do you cover The Colony and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells The Colony technician which parts to bring.