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 Lovejoy 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, Lovejoy
Within 30 miles of Lovejoy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across McDonough (10), Atlanta (7), and Stockbridge (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Sarge's Appliance Services, LLC, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 5.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
First up for Lovejoy: Appliance Allstars (8.9 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix All Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.4 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 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
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lovejoy
Most dryer calls in Lovejoy 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lovejoy
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lovejoy, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lovejoy technician which parts to bring.