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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Mocksville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mocksville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mocksville. 1 of them are based in Mocksville itself, and other nearby bases include Winston-Salem (9), Salisbury (8), and Mooresville (6). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Davie Major Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Mocksville. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mocksville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 13.7, 13.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
At the top of the Mocksville list: Davie Major Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Mocksville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mocksville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mocksville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Mocksville, NC
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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.