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. The Spartanburg 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, Spartanburg
Within 30 miles of Spartanburg there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Spartanburg, and the rest are spread across Greenville (8), Gaffney (4), and Boiling Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Jones Appliance Service, around 2.5 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spartanburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.9, 4.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Spartanburg list: Sholom Appliance Service & Repair LLC (12.7 miles away, based in Duncan, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (28.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (22.3 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Spartanburg
Most dryer calls in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Spartanburg, SC
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Do you cover Spartanburg and nearby towns?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Laundry Repair in Spartanburg, SC
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spartanburg
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Spartanburg technician which parts to bring.