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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Semmes, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Semmes, AL
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Semmes. 1 list an address in Semmes, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). Nearest on the list: Ace Appliance LLC, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 6.6, 7.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Semmes list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (7.5 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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Gas Dryer 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
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
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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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Semmes
Most dryer calls in Semmes 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Semmes
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Semmes, AL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Semmes
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.