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 Summerville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Summerville, GA
Within 30 miles of Summerville there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Rome (8), Fort Payne (4), and Dalton (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service, around 15.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 18 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.4, 15.9, 17.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
First up for Summerville: Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Rome, 4.4 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Fort Payne, 4.3 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Dalton, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frix Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Rome, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Summerville, GA
Most dryer calls in Summerville 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 Summerville Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Summerville, GA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Summerville
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.