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 Wrightsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wrightsville, GA
40 repair companies serve Wrightsville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Warner Robins (9), Macon (9), and Statesboro (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.6 miles from Wrightsville. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wrightsville 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.6, 17.8, 19.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
Closest matches for Wrightsville: Mr. Appliance of Macon (59.6 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Sandersville, 3.6 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Milledgeville, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Swainsboro, 4.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Wrightsville
Most dryer calls in Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wrightsville, GA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Wrightsville and nearby towns?
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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.