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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lenoir, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lenoir
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lenoir. The rest are spread across Hickory (5), Morganton (2), and Newton (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Bargain House Appliance is the nearest, roughly 11.7 miles from Lenoir. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.7, 15.0, 15.1 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
The leading options for Lenoir are Benfield Appliance Repair, LLC (19.7 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.7 stars from 107 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (15.0 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Morganton, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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:
- 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?
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.
What Lenoir Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lenoir 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.
Before You Book in Lenoir
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lenoir, NC
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.