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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Oxford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Oxford
Within 30 miles of Oxford there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oxford itself, and the rest are spread across Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Stovall's Appliance Services, around 2.9 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
Closest matches for Oxford: Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Stovall's Appliance Services (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Around Oxford
Most dryer calls in Oxford 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)
Before You Book in Oxford
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oxford, 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 Oxford technician which parts to bring.