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 Folkston, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Folkston
Within 60 miles of Folkston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Jacksonville (22), Brunswick (7), and Waycross (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. Nearest on the list: S & D Refrigeration And Appliance Services, around 19.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Folkston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.3, 22.0, 26.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Folkston list: UltraFix Appliance Repair (40.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (31.2 miles away, based in Waycross, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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 Folkston
Most dryer calls in Folkston 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 Folkston Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Folkston, GA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Folkston do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Folkston
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.