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. The Wilmington listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wilmington, NC
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. 11 of them are based in Wilmington itself, and the rest are spread across Rocky Point (1), Navassa (1), and Southport (1). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Cape Fear Appliance Services, about 2.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.0, 3.1 |
First up for Wilmington: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (5.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Wilmington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wilmington 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.
Before You Book in Wilmington
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington technician which parts to bring.