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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Union City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Union City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Union City. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (18), Douglasville (5), and Fayetteville (3). The closest is Fairburn Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Union City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.9, 6.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Union City list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (14.9 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Union City, GA
Most dryer calls in Union City 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Union City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Union City, GA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Union City do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.