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 Harvest, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Harvest
Within 30 miles of Harvest there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Athens (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is CTI LLC, about 5.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harvest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 6.9, 6.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
First up for Harvest: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (12.8 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (6.9 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (10.8 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat 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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
What Harvest Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Harvest 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 Harvest Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harvest, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Harvest technician which parts to bring.