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 Tuscaloosa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tuscaloosa
40 repair companies serve Tuscaloosa from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Tuscaloosa itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (11), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. appliance repair in Tuscaloosa is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Tuscaloosa. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 25 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tuscaloosa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tuscaloosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Tuscaloosa list: Jones washer & dryer repair (5.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (46.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 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
What a Technician Checks 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Tuscaloosa
Most dryer calls in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tuscaloosa, AL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Related Repair Pages for Tuscaloosa
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tuscaloosa
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.