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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Milledgeville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Milledgeville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Milledgeville. 2 of them are based in Milledgeville itself, and other nearby bases include Macon (10), Warner Robins (9), and Covington (3). 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 0.7 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Milledgeville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.2, 25.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
At the top of the Milledgeville list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Macon (42.1 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Sandersville, 3.6 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Milledgeville, GA
Most dryer calls in Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Milledgeville, GA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Milledgeville technician which parts to bring.