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 Waxahachie listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Waxahachie, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waxahachie. 1 of them are based in Waxahachie itself, and other nearby bases include Dallas (13), Grand Prairie (4), and Midlothian (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Waxahachie. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waxahachie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 6.3, 8.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
At the top of the Waxahachie list: Two Brothers Appliance (27.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (6.3 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Waxahachie
Most dryer calls in Waxahachie 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Waxahachie
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waxahachie, TX
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Waxahachie and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waxahachie technician which parts to bring.