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 Bainbridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bainbridge
33 repair companies serve Bainbridge from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Bainbridge, and other nearby bases include Tallahassee (9), Thomasville (4), and Albany (4). Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Cook's Appliance Services Inc, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses. Bainbridge is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 20.1, 21.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the Bainbridge list: MG HOME a Modern Gas Company (54.0 miles away, based in Leesburg, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (34.1 miles away, based in Tallahassee, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.3 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.1 miles away, based in Dothan, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Bainbridge
Most dryer calls in Bainbridge 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.
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)
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bainbridge
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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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.