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 Prichard listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Prichard
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Prichard. 1 of them are based in Prichard itself, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Swift Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Prichard. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 23 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Prichard are Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (7.9 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Prichard
Most dryer calls in Prichard 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)
Before You Book in Prichard
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Prichard, AL
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.