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 Vinings, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Vinings, GA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Vinings. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (22), Marietta (8), and Smyrna (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Pro Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.8, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Vinings list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (9.3 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Mableton, 4.6 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mama Bear Dryer Vent Cleaning (11.5 miles away, based in Marietta, 5.0 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & R Appliance Repair, LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Around Vinings
Most dryer calls in Vinings 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Vinings
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Vinings, 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 Vinings technician which parts to bring.