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. The Brookhaven listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brookhaven
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brookhaven. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (27), Sandy Springs (3), and Decatur (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: UltraFix Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.3, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the Brookhaven list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (1.3 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (4.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (4.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 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?
No Heat 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Brookhaven
Most dryer calls in Brookhaven 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Brookhaven
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brookhaven, GA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Brookhaven do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brookhaven
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.