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 Roxboro listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roxboro
19 repair companies serve Roxboro from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Roxboro, and other nearby bases include Durham (10), Burlington (1), and Oxford (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Buchanan Appliance Service Inc. is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Roxboro. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roxboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 2.3 |
First up for Roxboro: Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (28.8 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Called To Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Mebane, 4.9 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (29.5 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Roxboro
Most dryer calls in Roxboro 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Roxboro
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Roxboro, NC
Which areas near Roxboro do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Roxboro
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roxboro
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Roxboro technician which parts to bring.