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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Barnesville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Barnesville
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Barnesville. The rest are spread across McDonough (9), Macon (3), and Forsyth (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Mid-State Appliance Repair, around 12.5 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.5, 15.2, 16.2 |
The leading options for Barnesville are Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Magic (25.5 miles away, based in Macon, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews); Appliance Plus Sales & Service (17.1 miles away, based in Griffin, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Barnesville
Most dryer calls in Barnesville 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)
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Barnesville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Barnesville, GA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.