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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Pell City and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Pell City
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pell City. 2 list an address in Pell City, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (14), Anniston (3), and Remlap (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 4.3, 7.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Pell City list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (22.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (17.9 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Pell City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pell City 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 Pell City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pell City, AL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Pell City do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Pell City
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pell City
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Pell City technician which parts to bring.