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 Red Bank and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Bank
Within 30 miles of Red Bank there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Assurance Appliance Repair, LLC, about 4.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Red Bank. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 5.0, 5.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
Closest matches for Red Bank: Appliance Professional (5.2 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (5.0 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (10.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (10.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Red Bank Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Red Bank 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
Questions to Ask a Red Bank Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Red Bank, SC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Bank
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Red Bank technician which parts to bring.