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 Demopolis listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Demopolis, AL
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Demopolis. The rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Meridian (4), and Selma (3). Nearest on the list: Wilco Appliance Repair, around 32.8 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Demopolis is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 32.8, 38.6, 47.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
First up for Demopolis: Sears Appliance Repair (50.2 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.5 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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 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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Demopolis
Most dryer calls in Demopolis 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
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Demopolis
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Demopolis, AL
Which areas near Demopolis do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in Demopolis
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.