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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lexington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lexington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lexington. 3 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across High Point (10), Salisbury (8), and Thomasville (6). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Prestige Appliance Repair Lexington Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Lexington. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Lexington list: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (20.7 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Lexington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, NC
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Lexington do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lexington technician which parts to bring.