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 Fletcher and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fletcher
30 repair companies serve Fletcher from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Fletcher, and other nearby bases include Asheville (10), Hendersonville (5), and Brevard (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Mr. Appliance of Asheville is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Fletcher. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fletcher. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.6, 2.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
First up for Fletcher: Blue Ridge Appliances (10.9 miles away, based in East Flat Rock, 4.0 stars from 295 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Asheville (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.5 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Asheville, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Fletcher
Most dryer calls in Fletcher 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 Fletcher
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fletcher, NC
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fletcher
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fletcher technician which parts to bring.