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. The Dunwoody listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Dunwoody
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dunwoody. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (19), Roswell (8), and Alpharetta (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: A & R Appliance Repair, LLC, around 2.3 miles out. Of those, 17 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dunwoody. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.6, 3.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Dunwoody: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (4.5 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (4.1 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Dunwoody
Most dryer calls in Dunwoody 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.
Before You Book in Dunwoody
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody technician which parts to bring.