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 Forestdale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Forestdale, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forestdale. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Bessemer (5), and Hueytown (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Birmingham, about 4.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forestdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 5.3, 6.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
At the top of the Forestdale list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (6.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (13.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (12.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Forestdale
Most dryer calls in Forestdale 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 Forestdale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Forestdale, AL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Forestdale technician which parts to bring.