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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Covington and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Covington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Covington. 6 of them are based in Covington itself, and the rest are spread across Loganville (7), Snellville (6), and McDonough (6). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The closest is ACH Appliance Repair Service, about 0.9 miles away. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 4.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
First up for Covington: Atlanta Appliance Services (15.9 miles away, based in Loganville, 4.9 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple 'R' Technology LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Conyers, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DOCTOR SERVICE APPLIANCES LLC (20.2 miles away, based in Snellville, 5.0 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Around Covington
Most dryer calls in Covington 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 Covington
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Covington, GA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Covington technician which parts to bring.