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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lake City and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lake City. Other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (16), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Voyager Appliance Repair Works, around 11.3 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Lake City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.3, 22.2, 22.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
Closest matches for Lake City: Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A to Z Appliance Repair (36.5 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (45.9 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Lake City
Most dryer calls in Lake City 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
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lake City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake City, SC
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.