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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Brook Highland, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brook Highland
40 repair companies serve Brook Highland from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (29), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Morgan Appliance Care Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Brook Highland. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.7, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Brook Highland are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (8.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (10.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Brook Highland
Most dryer calls in Brook Highland 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 Brook Highland Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brook Highland, AL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brook Highland
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Brook Highland technician which parts to bring.