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 Waynesville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Waynesville
Within 30 miles of Waynesville there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Waynesville itself, and other nearby bases include Asheville (9), Brevard (3), and Franklin (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Century Appliance Service, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waynesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
Closest matches for Waynesville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Asheville (28.6 miles away, based in Fletcher, 4.8 stars from 1,708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Asheville, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Brevard, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
What Waynesville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waynesville, NC
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Waynesville do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waynesville technician which parts to bring.