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. The Roanoke 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, Roanoke
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Roanoke. 1 list an address in Roanoke, and other nearby bases include LaGrange (4), Anniston (4), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 50 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Roanoke is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 17.1, 18.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Roanoke are Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (53.0 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (36.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Roanoke
Most dryer calls in Roanoke 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 Roanoke
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Roanoke, AL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Roanoke do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roanoke
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Roanoke technician which parts to bring.