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 Kinston listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Kinston, NC
Within 30 miles of Kinston there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Kinston, and the rest are spread across Goldsboro (4), Greenville (3), and Winterville (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Highland Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Kinston. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kinston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 17.4, 20.9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Kinston: Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Greenville Appliance & Mattress (24.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.4 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Kinston Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kinston 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 Kinston
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kinston, NC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kinston
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.