The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Tuscumbia and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tuscumbia
35 repair companies serve Tuscumbia from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Madison (5), Florence (4), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Tuscumbia. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Tuscumbia 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 35 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.9, 3.2 |
Closest matches for Tuscumbia: Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 Tuscumbia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tuscumbia 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Tuscumbia
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tuscumbia, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Tuscumbia do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Tuscumbia technician which parts to bring.