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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of White Oak, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving White Oak, TX
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Oak. Other nearby bases include Longview (5), Tyler (3), and Hallsville (1). Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Service, around 4.6 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 6.1, 6.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
The leading options for White Oak are Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Revival (25.9 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for White Oak
Most dryer calls in White Oak 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 White Oak
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: White Oak, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in White Oak
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near White Oak
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.