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 North Druid Hills and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, North Druid Hills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Druid Hills. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (31), Decatur (3), and Tucker (2). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Meadowridge Appliance Repair Experts, about 1.8 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.2, 2.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the North Druid Hills list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (4.2 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (4.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia (6.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 2,080 reviews); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around North Druid Hills
Most dryer calls in North Druid Hills 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 North Druid Hills
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Druid Hills, GA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in North Druid Hills
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Druid Hills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Druid Hills technician which parts to bring.