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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ogden, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ogden
Within 30 miles of Ogden there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Mastertech Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Ogden. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ogden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 3.5 |
The leading options for Ogden are Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (6.2 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (9.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
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?
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 Ogden Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ogden 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 Ogden
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ogden, NC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.