A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Oak Ridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Ridge
40 repair companies serve Oak Ridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Greensboro (15), High Point (11), and Winston-Salem (6). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Kernersville Appliance Works, about 5.8 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.2, 6.8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 59 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Oak Ridge list: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (12.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Performance Appliances Greensboro (13.3 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Oak Ridge
Most dryer calls in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, NC
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Oak Ridge technician which parts to bring.