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. The Huntsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Huntsville
Within 30 miles of Huntsville there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 list an address in Huntsville, and the rest are spread across Madison (5), Athens (4), and Hazel Green (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. A Able Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Huntsville. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Huntsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
At the top of the Huntsville list: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (17.5 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (23.4 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Huntsville, AL
Most dryer calls in Huntsville 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Huntsville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntsville, 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 Huntsville technician which parts to bring.