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 Toccoa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Toccoa
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Toccoa. 1 list an address in Toccoa, and the rest are spread across Seneca (4), Salem (2), and Baldwin (1). The closest is Archer Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 13.5, 16.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
The leading options for Toccoa are Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Seneca, 4.6 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deal's Appliance Service Inc. (16.7 miles away, based in Wiley, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews); Archer Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (13.5 miles away, based in Baldwin, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- 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 Toccoa
Most dryer calls in Toccoa 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 Toccoa
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Toccoa, GA
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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.