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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Villa Rica, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Villa Rica
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Villa Rica. 2 list an address in Villa Rica, and other nearby bases include Douglasville (7), Mableton (4), and Smyrna (4). Nearest on the list: Carroll Appliance., around 0.4 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.7, 7.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Villa Rica: Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Douglasville (8.6 miles away, based in Douglasville, 4.7 stars from 997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deep South Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 265 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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Local Notes for Villa Rica
Most dryer calls in Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Villa Rica, GA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Villa Rica technician which parts to bring.