Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Albertville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Albertville, AL
Within 60 miles of Albertville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Albertville, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (14), Fort Payne (4), and Cullman (3). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Byrd's Appliance Services, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 34 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Albertville is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 16.3, 17.3 |
Closest matches for Albertville: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (38.5 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Arab, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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 Dryer 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Albertville, AL
Most dryer calls in Albertville 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 fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Before You Book in Albertville
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Albertville, AL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.