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 Locust Grove 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, Locust Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Locust Grove. Other nearby bases include McDonough (10), Conyers (5), and Covington (4). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Ultra Fridge & Oven Crew Corp is the nearest, roughly 6.3 miles from Locust Grove. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Locust Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.3, 6.3, 6.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Locust Grove are Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Allstars (17.6 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Triple 'R' Technology LLC (21.9 miles away, based in Conyers, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix All Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.4 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Locust Grove Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Locust Grove 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)
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Questions to Ask a Locust Grove Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Locust Grove, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Locust Grove technician which parts to bring.