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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Swansboro and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Swansboro
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Swansboro. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Jacksonville (5), and New Bern (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.8 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Swansboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swansboro. 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.9, 14.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
The leading options for Swansboro are Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (27.7 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
- 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?
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 Swansboro Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Swansboro 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)
Questions to Ask a Swansboro Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Swansboro, NC
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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.