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. The Northport listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Northport
40 repair companies serve Northport from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Northport, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (9), Bessemer (6), and Tuscaloosa (4). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Major Service Co, around 1.7 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Northport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.4, 2.6 |
The leading options for Northport are Jones washer & dryer repair (8.5 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (50.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Northport Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Northport 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 Northport
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Northport, AL
Which areas near Northport do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Northport
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.