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. The North Wilkesboro listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, North Wilkesboro
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of North Wilkesboro. The rest are spread across Mooresville (7), Winston-Salem (6), and Hickory (5). The farthest listed company is about 49 miles out. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Bob Young's Appliances, about 4.8 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether North Wilkesboro is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 15.6, 24.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
At the top of the North Wilkesboro list: Benfield Appliance Repair, LLC (38.8 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.7 stars from 107 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.7 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.8 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (33.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
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?
- 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.
What North Wilkesboro Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Wilkesboro 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. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Questions to Ask a North Wilkesboro Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Wilkesboro, NC
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Wilkesboro
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Wilkesboro technician which parts to bring.