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 Mount Olive listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mount Olive
15 repair companies serve Mount Olive from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Goldsboro (5), Smithfield (2), and Clinton (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. Grady's Electric Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from Mount Olive. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Olive. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 8.3, 9.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
At the top of the Mount Olive list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clinton Appliance & Furniture Co. Inc. (19.4 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.8 stars from 684 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Kinston, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Perry's Refrigeration (14.7 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Mount Olive, NC
Most dryer calls in Mount Olive 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.
Questions to Ask a Mount Olive Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Olive, NC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.