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 Forsyth listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Forsyth
22 repair companies serve Forsyth from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Forsyth itself, and other nearby bases include Macon (10), McDonough (6), and Byron (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mid-State Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forsyth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 4.6, 15.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
First up for Forsyth: Mr. Appliance of Macon (29.3 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Next Door Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Macon, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Magic (15.6 miles away, based in Macon, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Forsyth
Most dryer calls in Forsyth 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 Forsyth Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Forsyth, GA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Forsyth and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.