A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Candler-McAfee, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Candler-McAfee
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Candler-McAfee. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (22), Decatur (7), and Stone Mountain (6). 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Avauxco is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Candler-McAfee. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Candler-McAfee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Candler-McAfee are Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (10.6 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (8.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (7.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ward Appliance Solutions (7.1 miles away, based in Stonecrest, 5.0 stars from 5 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
What Candler-McAfee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Candler-McAfee, GA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Candler-McAfee
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.