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. The Birmingham listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Birmingham, AL
40 repair companies serve Birmingham from within 30 miles. 29 list an address in Birmingham, and other nearby bases include Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). EspressoTech Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Birmingham. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Birmingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
First up for Birmingham: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (14.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Birmingham
Gas dryers in Birmingham are typically served by Spire Alabama Inc.. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Spire Inc. Form 10-K (2025)
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Birmingham go through City of Birmingham Department of Planning, Engineering & Permits. Permit office
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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Birmingham
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
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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.