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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Fairfield, AL

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Fairfield who work on both.

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A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fairfield and public ratings.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fairfield, AL

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairfield. The rest are spread across Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Myers Appliance Services, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses.

Appliance Repair
Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service
621 31st St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
8.1 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,563 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
OTM Appliance Repair
1906 Paulette Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226
8.8 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (457 reviews)
Dryers
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain
2812 Ruffner Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
16.5 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,998 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sekano Appliance Repair.
1727 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, AL 35020
5.4 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC
3697 Pine Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022
9.2 mi from Fairfield
★★★½ 3.6 (1,492 reviews)
DryersWashers
Appliance Repair
Atlas Appliance Repair
6937 Oporto Madrid Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35206
12.5 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,483 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Appliance Connection
701 Graymont Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
6.0 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,726 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Service Care, Inc.
2834 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210
14.1 mi from Fairfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,249 reviews)
Appliance Repair
EspressoTech Solutions
2800 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
7.8 mi from Fairfield
★★★★½ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Appliance Repair
KEN'S APPLIANCE SERVICE.
2032 27th Ave N, Hueytown, AL 35023
5.0 mi from Fairfield
★★★★½ 4.7 (23 reviews)

Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.

Fairfield repair companies in numbers
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews13
Listing Saturday hours22
Companies within 30 miles58
Mention gas appliance work0
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.0, 1.8, 2.2
List dryer or washer & dryer work5

Closest matches for Fairfield: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (8.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (16.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (5.4 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

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

Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.
Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

No Heat on an Electric Dryer

Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.
Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.

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.

Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

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.

Dryer Notes for Fairfield, AL

Most dryer calls in Fairfield 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.

Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fairfield

  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
  • If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairfield, AL

Is my dryer gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.

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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fairfield technician which parts to bring.

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