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 Roanoke Rapids, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roanoke Rapids
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Roanoke Rapids. 1 of them are based in Roanoke Rapids itself, and the rest are spread across Petersburg (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Youngsville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 23 businesses. Roanoke Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 32.9, 33.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 27 |
At the top of the Roanoke Rapids list: Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Solutions (36.9 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.9 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Roanoke Rapids
Most dryer calls in Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roanoke Rapids
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.