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 West Livingston 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, West Livingston
Within 60 miles of West Livingston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Conroe (11), Lufkin (4), and The Woodlands (4). 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ace Repair Services, about 3.8 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. West Livingston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 4.5, 15.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the West Livingston list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerOn Appliance Repair Service (46.1 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 1,507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (38.5 miles away, based in Conroe, 4.8 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GIR Appliance repair (45.9 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 267 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for West Livingston, TX
Most dryer calls in West Livingston 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near West Livingston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Livingston, TX
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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 West Livingston technician which parts to bring.