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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lanett, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lanett
Within 30 miles of Lanett there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Columbus (6), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lanett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.9, 11.6 |
First up for Lanett: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (19.3 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Lanett
Most dryer calls in Lanett 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.
Questions to Ask a Lanett Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lanett, AL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lanett
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lanett technician which parts to bring.