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 Union and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Union, SC
Within 30 miles of Union there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Union itself, and the rest are spread across Spartanburg (5), Gaffney (4), and Clinton (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Cook’s Appliance, LLC, around 0.8 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Union. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 15.2, 18.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
Closest matches for Union: Cook’s Appliance, LLC (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Spartanburg, 4.1 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DP Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chester Appliance Repair/ (24.6 miles away, based in Chester, 1.7 stars from 14 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Union Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Union 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 Union
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Union, SC
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Union
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Union technician which parts to bring.