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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fayetteville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fayetteville
Within 30 miles of Fayetteville there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 of them are based in Fayetteville itself, and the rest are spread across Sanford (4), Dunn (2), and Lumberton (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Choice TV & Appliance service, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
First up for Fayetteville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sanford (25.2 miles away, based in Broadway, 4.6 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Fayetteville NC (8.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 14 reviews); Southeastern Appliance Repair southeasternappliancerepairs@gmail.com (1.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Dryer Notes for Fayetteville, NC
Most dryer calls in Fayetteville 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. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Before You Book in Fayetteville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fayetteville, NC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Fayetteville and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.