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 Ozark listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ozark, AL
Within 60 miles of Ozark there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Dothan (3), Eufaula (3), and Enterprise (2). 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.3 miles from Ozark. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ozark is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.3, 14.6, 15.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
Closest matches for Ozark: Mr. Appliance of Dothan (14.6 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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 Ozark
Most dryer calls in Ozark 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 Ozark
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ozark, AL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ozark technician which parts to bring.