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 Victoria, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Victoria
13 repair companies serve Victoria from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Victoria, and other nearby bases include Beeville (3), Rockport (3), and El Campo (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Appliance Pro, about 0.8 miles away. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Victoria is inside its regular service area.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Victoria: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in El Campo, 4.6 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 160 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.6 miles away, based in Rockport, 4.2 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Victoria
Most dryer calls in Victoria 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.
Questions to Ask a Victoria Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Victoria, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Victoria
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Victoria technician which parts to bring.