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. The Selma listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Selma
40 repair companies serve Selma from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Raleigh (14), Goldsboro (5), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield is the nearest, roughly 3.9 miles from Selma. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.7, 9.0 |
The leading options for Selma are Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&C Dryer Vent Cleaning (25.0 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Selma Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Selma 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 Selma Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Selma, NC
Which areas near Selma do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Selma
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Selma technician which parts to bring.