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. The University Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near University Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of University Park. The rest are spread across Dallas (33), Farmers Branch (3), and Addison (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Uptown Appliance Repair Dallas, about 0.4 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from University Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
First up for University Park: C&W Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (3.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance & Air Care Experts (1.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 528 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
What University Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in University Park 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 University Park
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: University Park, TX
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a University Park technician which parts to bring.