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 Norcross 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, Norcross
40 repair companies serve Norcross from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Norcross, and the rest are spread across Duluth (10), Atlanta (8), and Lawrenceville (4). The closest is Norcross Appliance Repair Technologies llc, about 0.5 miles away. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Norcross. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Norcross: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (7.2 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Smart Appliance (7.8 miles away, based in Alpharetta, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (4.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Norcross
Most dryer calls in Norcross 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 Norcross Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Norcross, GA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Norcross
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.