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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Forest City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Forest City, NC
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest City. 1 of them are based in Forest City itself, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Gaffney (3), and Marion (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Tri City Appliance Services, about 0.1 miles away. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 17.1, 19.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
The leading options for Forest City are Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Spartanburg, 4.1 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DP Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.6 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Forest City
Most dryer calls in Forest City 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)
Questions to Ask a Forest City Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Forest City technician which parts to bring.