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 Buford and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Buford, GA
Within 30 miles of Buford there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Buford, and the rest are spread across Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Appliance Master Inc, about 0.7 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Buford: Appliance EMT of Buford (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Quality (8.7 miles away, based in Suwanee, 4.8 stars from 416 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Buford
Most dryer calls in Buford 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.
Questions to Ask a Buford Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Buford do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Buford
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Buford
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.