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 Moncks Corner and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Moncks Corner
33 repair companies serve Moncks Corner from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Moncks Corner, and other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Big Ed's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Moncks Corner. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Moncks Corner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 9.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
At the top of the Moncks Corner list: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (19.4 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caspi Home Service (11.2 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (18.1 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (21.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Moncks Corner Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Moncks Corner 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.
Questions to Ask a Moncks Corner Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Moncks Corner, SC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Moncks Corner
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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.