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 Southside listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Southside, AL
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Southside. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Gadsden (2), and Pell City (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Southern Fix Appliance Repair, around 4.7 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.6, 7.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
Closest matches for Southside: Southern Fix Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (20.2 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Southside
Most dryer calls in Southside 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.
Questions to Ask a Southside Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Southside, AL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Southside
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Southside technician which parts to bring.