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. The Fairburn listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fairburn, GA
40 repair companies serve Fairburn from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Fairburn, and the rest are spread across Atlanta (14), Douglasville (7), and Fayetteville (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Fairburn Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.5, 4.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Fairburn: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (15.8 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Fairburn Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fairburn 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.
Questions to Ask a Fairburn Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairburn, GA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Do you cover Fairburn and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Fairburn
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fairburn
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.