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 Florence, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Florence
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Florence. 4 list an address in Florence, and other nearby bases include Madison (5), Huntsville (5), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: K & W Appliance and Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 1.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 39 |
At the top of the Florence list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Florence
Most dryer calls in Florence 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.
Before You Book in Florence
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Florence, AL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Florence and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Florence
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.