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 Dalton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dalton, GA
28 repair companies serve Dalton from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Dalton itself, and the rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Cleveland (4), and LaFayette (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Langford Appliance, Inc., around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dalton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
Closest matches for Dalton: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (23.6 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (21.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (24.1 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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 Dalton
Most dryer calls in Dalton 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)
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Before You Book in Dalton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dalton, GA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dalton technician which parts to bring.