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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Watauga, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Watauga, TX
Within 30 miles of Watauga there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Watauga, and the rest are spread across Fort Worth (12), Hurst (6), and Keller (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Awesome Fix Service, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Watauga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
At the top of the Watauga list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Guinco Service Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Appliance Repair Now (8.7 miles away, based in Southlake, 4.8 stars from 230 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Hurst-Euless-Bedford (5.2 miles away, based in Bedford, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Watauga
Most dryer calls in Watauga 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 Watauga
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Watauga, 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 Watauga technician which parts to bring.