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 Greensboro and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Greensboro, NC
Within 30 miles of Greensboro there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 list an address in Greensboro, and other nearby bases include High Point (11), Kernersville (5), and Burlington (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Greensboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Greensboro list: Performance Appliances Greensboro (3.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (11.3 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edward's Appliance Service (18.9 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Greensboro
Most dryer calls in Greensboro 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Greensboro
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Greensboro, NC
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Greensboro
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Greensboro technician which parts to bring.