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. The Alexander City listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alexander City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Alexander City. 2 of them are based in Alexander City itself, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Nearest on the list: Presley Appliance & Furniture, around 1.4 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexander City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexander City. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 58 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 25.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Alexander City list: OTM Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (37.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Alexander City
Most dryer calls in Alexander City 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.
Questions to Ask a Alexander City Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alexander City technician which parts to bring.