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 Universal City 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, Universal City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Universal City. 2 of them are based in Universal City itself, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (18), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Universal City Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.1 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 1.7 |
Closest matches for Universal City: Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (12.8 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (6.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Universal City
Most dryer calls in Universal City 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)
Before You Book in Universal City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Universal City, TX
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.