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 Phenix City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Phenix City, AL
Within 30 miles of Phenix City there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Phenix City itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (11), Opelika (3), and Valley (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phenix City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 |
At the top of the Phenix City list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hester's AAA Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 3.8 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (24.1 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Phenix City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Phenix 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
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.
Questions to Ask a Phenix City Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Phenix City, AL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Phenix City technician which parts to bring.