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 Winston-Salem listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Winston-Salem
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winston-Salem. 9 of them are based in Winston-Salem itself, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Thomasville (6), and Kernersville (5). Advance Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Winston-Salem. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 57 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Winston-Salem: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (16.6 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Performance Appliances Greensboro (27.8 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Winston-Salem
Most dryer calls in Winston-Salem 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Winston-Salem
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Winston-Salem, NC
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Winston-Salem
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Winston-Salem technician which parts to bring.