The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Wake Village 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, Wake Village
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Wake Village. The rest are spread across Texarkana (5), Queen City (1), and Hope (1). The closest is Lafferty's Home Center - Texarkana, about 2.1 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Wake Village is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wake Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.4, 3.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
The leading options for Wake Village are Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (3.8 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (2.4 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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 Wake Village
Most dryer calls in Wake Village 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)
Questions to Ask a Wake Village Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wake Village, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Wake Village
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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.