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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Macon and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Macon
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Macon. 10 of them are based in Macon itself, and other nearby bases include Warner Robins (9), Byron (2), and Forsyth (2). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Next Door Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Macon. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.1 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) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
The leading options for Macon are Mr. Appliance of Macon (11.4 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mart (16.5 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.5 stars from 50 reviews); S&A Appliance Repair, LLC (15.0 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.9 stars from 117 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Macon
Most dryer calls in Macon 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)
Before You Book in Macon
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Macon, GA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Macon technician which parts to bring.