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 Spanish Fort and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spanish Fort
Within 30 miles of Spanish Fort there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Spanish Fort, and the rest are spread across Mobile (13), Daphne (4), and Foley (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is ASAP Appliance Repair, about 4.6 miles away. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spanish Fort. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 5.5, 6.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Spanish Fort are Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SuperTech Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Foley, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Foley, 4.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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?
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.
Around Spanish Fort
Most dryer calls in Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Spanish Fort, AL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spanish Fort
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.