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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Vidalia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Vidalia, GA
23 repair companies serve Vidalia from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Vidalia itself, and the rest are spread across Statesboro (4), Hinesville (3), and Jesup (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Vidalia is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 4.5, 26.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
At the top of the Vidalia list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (49.9 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (51.5 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Swainsboro, 4.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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 Vidalia
Most dryer calls in Vidalia 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.
Before You Book in Vidalia
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Vidalia, GA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Vidalia technician which parts to bring.