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. The Port Wentworth 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, Port Wentworth
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Wentworth. The rest are spread across Savannah (12), Ridgeland (3), and Hilton Head Island (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Livingood's Inc Warehouse and Corporate Offices is the nearest, roughly 6.8 miles from Port Wentworth. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Wentworth. 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) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 7.1, 7.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Port Wentworth list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Griffin Appliance Repair LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Services (25.0 miles away, based in Richmond Hill, 4.3 stars from 94 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
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Port Wentworth, GA
Most dryer calls in Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Wentworth, GA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Port Wentworth
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.