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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Weslaco and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Weslaco
Within 30 miles of Weslaco there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Weslaco, and other nearby bases include McAllen (24), Harlingen (4), and Edinburg (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Weslaco. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
First up for Weslaco: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Repair Center (19.5 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (12.2 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (13.7 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Weslaco Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Weslaco 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)
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Weslaco
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Weslaco, TX
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Which areas near Weslaco do these technicians cover?
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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.