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 Atlanta and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Atlanta, GA
40 repair companies serve Atlanta from within 30 miles. 38 of them are based in Atlanta itself, and other nearby bases include East Point (1) and Decatur (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Hannah Appliance Repairs, around 1.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Atlanta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.8, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Atlanta are Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (10.3 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (11.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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 Atlanta Owners Should Know
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Atlanta go through City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings (building and technical/trade permits). Permit office
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Atlanta Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Atlanta, GA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Atlanta technician which parts to bring.