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 Bennettsville 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, Bennettsville
Within 60 miles of Bennettsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fayetteville (11), Florence (4), and Lumberton (4). Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Garrell Appliance Service, about 11.8 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bennettsville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.8, 12.4, 12.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
At the top of the Bennettsville list: Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (51.3 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.5 stars from 589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.2 miles away, based in Lumberton, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Bennettsville, SC
Most dryer calls in Bennettsville 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.
South Carolina has no standalone gas piping license; gas lines serving gas-fired equipment are installed under mechanical classifications such as Plumbing, Heating and Packaged Equipment issued through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bennettsville
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bennettsville, SC
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Bennettsville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bennettsville
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.