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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Whiteville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Whiteville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Whiteville. 1 of them are based in Whiteville itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (10), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Lumberton (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bass Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Whiteville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Whiteville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 21.1, 21.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
Closest matches for Whiteville: Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Home Services (30.8 miles away, based in Little River, 4.9 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (35.2 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Lumberton, 4.4 stars from 110 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Whiteville
Most dryer calls in Whiteville 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 Whiteville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Whiteville, NC
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Whiteville technician which parts to bring.