The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Goose Creek and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Goose Creek, SC
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Goose Creek. 1 list an address in Goose Creek, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is EuroTechs Appliance Repair, LLC, about 3.6 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Goose Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 3.7, 5.4 |
First up for Goose Creek: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (7.7 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (6.3 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (9.6 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (12.6 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Dryer Notes for Goose Creek, SC
Most dryer calls in Goose Creek 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Goose Creek
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Goose Creek, SC
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Goose Creek technician which parts to bring.