A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Kernersville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kernersville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kernersville. 5 list an address in Kernersville, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Winston-Salem (9), and Greensboro (9). Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Appliance Works Kernersville is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Kernersville. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 23 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
At the top of the Kernersville list: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (9.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Performance Appliances Greensboro (18.0 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Kernersville, NC
Most dryer calls in Kernersville 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. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kernersville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kernersville, NC
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kernersville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kernersville technician which parts to bring.