A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Richmond Hill and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richmond Hill
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond Hill. 1 list an address in Richmond Hill, and the rest are spread across Savannah (12), Hinesville (3), and Pooler (1). Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance Services, around 4.2 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 8.4, 10.2 |
The leading options for Richmond Hill are Reliable Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Services (4.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 94 reviews); Griffin Appliance Repair LLC (13.3 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Richmond Hill
Most dryer calls in Richmond Hill 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)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Richmond Hill Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond Hill, GA
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.