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. The Fitzgerald listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fitzgerald
Within 60 miles of Fitzgerald there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tifton (5), Albany (4), and Moultrie (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Care Service is the nearest, roughly 17.3 miles from Fitzgerald. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fitzgerald is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.3, 23.5, 23.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 31 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
At the top of the Fitzgerald list: MG HOME a Modern Gas Company (58.5 miles away, based in Leesburg, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SOUTHERN APPLIANCES (23.6 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Phillips Appliance (34.8 miles away, based in Cordele, 4.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Fitzgerald
Most dryer calls in Fitzgerald 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fitzgerald
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fitzgerald, GA
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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.