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 Montevallo, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montevallo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Montevallo. 1 list an address in Montevallo, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (18), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The closest is George Appliance Sales & Services, about 2.2 miles away. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 6.3, 6.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Montevallo: OTM Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (28.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Montevallo
Most dryer calls in Montevallo 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 Montevallo Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montevallo, AL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Montevallo and nearby towns?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montevallo
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.