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 Williamston and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Williamston
Within 60 miles of Williamston there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Williamston, and other nearby bases include Washington (4), Greenville (3), and New Bern (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Jack's Appliance & Electric, about 8.3 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Williamston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Williamston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.3, 14.6, 20.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
At the top of the Williamston list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (52.0 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Solutions (49.8 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks 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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Williamston Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Williamston 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)
Before You Book in Williamston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Williamston, NC
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williamston
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Williamston technician which parts to bring.