A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Carolina Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Carolina Beach
15 repair companies serve Carolina Beach from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Navassa (1). A & D Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 10.0 miles from Carolina Beach. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.0, 10.9, 11.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
At the top of the Carolina Beach list: Jamerson Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (17.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (11.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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 Carolina Beach
Most dryer calls in Carolina Beach 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Carolina Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Carolina Beach, NC
Do you cover Carolina Beach and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Carolina Beach
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Carolina Beach
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Carolina Beach technician which parts to bring.