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 Selma and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Selma
24 repair companies serve Selma from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Selma itself, and the rest are spread across Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Alabaster (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Martin Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Selma is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
At the top of the Selma list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (58.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.5 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Selma Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Selma 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 Selma
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Selma
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Selma technician which parts to bring.