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 Wilson and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wilson
Within 30 miles of Wilson there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Wilson, and other nearby bases include Goldsboro (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Wendell (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bass Appliance Service & Sales, around 2.4 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 14.7, 16.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
At the top of the Wilson list: JB Appliance Solutions (16.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (24.1 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Wilson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wilson 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 Wilson
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilson, NC
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wilson
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.