The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Cartersville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cartersville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cartersville. 5 list an address in Cartersville, and the rest are spread across Woodstock (11), Canton (11), and Kennesaw (6). Distances run up to about 20 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is C & C Appliance Repair., about 0.6 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
First up for Cartersville: Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mama Bear Dryer Vent Cleaning (21.7 miles away, based in Marietta, 5.0 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deep South Appliance Service (17.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Canton, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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:
- 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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Cartersville
Most dryer calls in Cartersville 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 Cartersville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cartersville, GA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cartersville
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.