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 Waycross listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waycross
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Waycross. 2 of them are based in Waycross itself, and other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Jesup (3), and Valdosta (3). The closest is Mc Laughlin's Appliance Services, about 0.9 miles away. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waycross is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 9.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Waycross list: Sears Home Services (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (39.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.3 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 Waycross, GA
Most dryer calls in Waycross 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 Waycross
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waycross, GA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.