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 Archdale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Archdale
Within 30 miles of Archdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Archdale itself, and the rest are spread across Greensboro (15), High Point (11), and Thomasville (6). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Silver Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.3, 4.1 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 59 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
First up for Archdale: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (6.9 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Performance Appliances Greensboro (18.5 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Asheboro, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Archdale, NC
Most dryer calls in Archdale 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.
Questions to Ask a Archdale Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Archdale technician which parts to bring.