A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Pelham, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pelham
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pelham. 4 of them are based in Pelham itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (20), Bessemer (6), and Alabaster (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Prime Appliance Care Solutions, about 2.8 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
The leading options for Pelham are OTM Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (19.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Pelham Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pelham 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
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Pelham
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pelham, AL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Pelham do these technicians cover?
More Laundry Repair in Pelham, AL
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pelham
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Pelham technician which parts to bring.