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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Goldsboro and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Goldsboro, NC
Within 30 miles of Goldsboro there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Goldsboro, and other nearby bases include Smithfield (2), Dudley (1), and Mt Olive (1). Nearest on the list: Quality Appliance Services Inc, around 1.6 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Goldsboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 4.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Goldsboro: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (7.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Appliance (21.7 miles away, based in Kinston, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Quality Appliance Services Inc (1.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 40 reviews).
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
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Dryer Notes for Goldsboro, NC
Most dryer calls in Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Goldsboro, NC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Goldsboro
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Goldsboro technician which parts to bring.