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 Scottsboro, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Scottsboro, AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Scottsboro. 1 list an address in Scottsboro, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Fort Payne (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. The closest is APPLIANCE SERVICE OF AMERICA LLC, about 3.4 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Scottsboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 14.3, 18.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
The leading options for Scottsboro are Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (32.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Fort Payne, 4.3 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliance (45.7 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Scottsboro Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Scottsboro 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.
Before You Book in Scottsboro
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Scottsboro, AL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Other Dryer Repair in Scottsboro
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Scottsboro
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.