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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Windcrest and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Windcrest
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Windcrest. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (24), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: San Antonio Appliance Repair Specialists, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Windcrest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Windcrest: Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (2.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (12.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Windcrest Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Windcrest 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 Windcrest
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Windcrest, TX
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.