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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Eatonton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Eatonton
Within 60 miles of Eatonton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Macon (9), Covington (6), and Conyers (5). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 17.4 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Eatonton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 19.2, 20.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
The leading options for Eatonton are Athens Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Athens, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Milledgeville, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (37.2 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Triple 'R' Technology LLC (42.1 miles away, based in Conyers, 5.0 stars from 57 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Eatonton
Most dryer calls in Eatonton 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 Eatonton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Eatonton, GA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Eatonton technician which parts to bring.