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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Sylacauga and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sylacauga, AL
40 repair companies serve Sylacauga from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (17), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Brilliance Appliance Repair Harpersville is the nearest, roughly 15.4 miles from Sylacauga. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses. Sylacauga 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.4, 20.3, 24.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the Sylacauga list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (39.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (36.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Sylacauga Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sylacauga 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)
Before You Book in Sylacauga
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sylacauga, AL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Sylacauga
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sylacauga technician which parts to bring.