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 Hartselle listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hartselle, AL
31 repair companies serve Hartselle from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Hartselle itself, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (12), Madison (5), and Cullman (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. H&S Appliance Outlet is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Hartselle. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 12.7, 16.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
The leading options for Hartselle are Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (26.7 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay's Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Hartselle Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hartselle 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)
Questions to Ask a Hartselle Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hartselle, AL
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hartselle
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hartselle technician which parts to bring.