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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Cary and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cary
40 repair companies serve Cary from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Cary, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (18), Durham (6), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is You First Repairs LLC, about 0.8 miles away. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Cary are JNJ Dryer Vent Cleaning (8.9 miles away, based in Holly Springs, 5.0 stars from 3,144 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cary (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Cary Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Cary 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 Cary Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cary, NC
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cary
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cary technician which parts to bring.