A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Hueytown listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hueytown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hueytown. 2 of them are based in Hueytown itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (20), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Parker Appliance Repair, LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.3, 3.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
First up for Hueytown: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (23.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (3.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Hueytown
Most dryer calls in Hueytown 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 Hueytown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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Other Dryer Repair in Hueytown
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hueytown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hueytown technician which parts to bring.