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 Montgomery, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Montgomery
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Montgomery. 3 list an address in Montgomery, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Selma (3), and Opelika (3). 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Yes Appliance Repair Montgomery is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Montgomery. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Montgomery is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 4.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
Closest matches for Montgomery: Sears Appliance Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.5 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (54.5 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Montgomery
Most dryer calls in Montgomery 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 Montgomery Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, AL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.