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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Taylorsville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Taylorsville, NC
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taylorsville. Other nearby bases include Hickory (5), Mooresville (5), and Newton (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Bob Young's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 16.2 miles from Taylorsville. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.2, 16.4, 17.2 |
The leading options for Taylorsville are Benfield Appliance Repair, LLC (22.1 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.7 stars from 107 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (17.2 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 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
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Taylorsville, NC
Most dryer calls in Taylorsville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Taylorsville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville technician which parts to bring.