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 Clarkston and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Clarkston, GA
Within 30 miles of Clarkston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (20), Decatur (6), and Stone Mountain (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Fridge repair service, around 1.4 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Clarkston: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DOCTOR SERVICE APPLIANCES LLC (10.4 miles away, based in Snellville, 5.0 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (6.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Clarkston
Most dryer calls in Clarkston 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Clarkston
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarkston, GA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Clarkston do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Clarkston technician which parts to bring.