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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Marietta and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marietta
Within 30 miles of Marietta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Marietta itself, and other nearby bases include Kennesaw (6), Smyrna (4), and Mableton (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Marietta Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.4 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marietta. 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) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
Closest matches for Marietta: Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Kennesaw, 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mama Bear Dryer Vent Cleaning (7.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (11.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Marietta
Most dryer calls in Marietta 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Marietta
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marietta, GA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marietta
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Marietta technician which parts to bring.