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 Greenville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Greenville, AL
18 repair companies serve Greenville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Montgomery (3), Prattville (3), and Selma (3). 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Appliance One is the nearest, roughly 38.1 miles from Greenville. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Greenville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 38.1, 40.0, 42.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
The leading options for Greenville are Sears Appliance Repair (46.3 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.6 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (58.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
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.
Around Greenville
Most dryer calls in Greenville 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 Greenville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Greenville, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Greenville and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Greenville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Greenville technician which parts to bring.