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. The King listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving King, NC
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of King. The rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), High Point (9), and Kernersville (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Advanced Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 7.8 miles from King. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 8.0, 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
First up for King: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (27.9 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What King Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in King 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 King Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: King, NC
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Do you cover King and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near King
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.