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. The Gibsonville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Gibsonville, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gibsonville. 2 of them are based in Gibsonville itself, and the rest are spread across Greensboro (15), High Point (10), and Burlington (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.4 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 29 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.1, 5.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 41 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
First up for Gibsonville: Performance Appliances Greensboro (12.4 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); Called To Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Mebane, 4.9 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edward's Appliance Service (11.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Gibsonville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gibsonville 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 Gibsonville Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gibsonville, NC
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gibsonville technician which parts to bring.