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 Andalusia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Andalusia, AL
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Andalusia. 1 of them are based in Andalusia itself, and other nearby bases include Baker (2), Enterprise (2), and Milton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance One, about 0.5 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Andalusia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 34.3, 36.8 |
At the top of the Andalusia list: Okaloosa Gas District (55.0 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 3.7 stars from 44 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (51.0 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.7 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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 Andalusia
Most dryer calls in Andalusia 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 Andalusia Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Andalusia, AL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Andalusia do these technicians cover?
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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.