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 Muscle Shoals listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Muscle Shoals
Within 60 miles of Muscle Shoals there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Muscle Shoals, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (7), Madison (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc, around 0.7 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Muscle Shoals is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 46 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
At the top of the Muscle Shoals list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (58.3 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Muscle Shoals
Most dryer calls in Muscle Shoals 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Muscle Shoals
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Muscle Shoals, AL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Muscle Shoals and nearby towns?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Muscle Shoals
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.