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. The Albemarle listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Albemarle
Within 30 miles of Albemarle there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Albemarle itself, and the rest are spread across Concord (10), Salisbury (8), and Mt Gilead (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Albemarle Appliance Repair., about 1.3 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albemarle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 10.2, 14.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
Closest matches for Albemarle: Smartfix Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 4.9 stars from 438 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair, LLC (22.9 miles away, based in Concord, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 508 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Albemarle Appliance Repair. (1.3 miles away, 1.6 stars from 14 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Albemarle Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Albemarle 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.
Gas and fuel piping installation requires a plumbing or heating license, or a restricted fuel piping license, issued by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Albemarle
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Albemarle, NC
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.