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 York and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near York
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of York. 1 list an address in York, and other nearby bases include Gastonia (8), Rock Hill (7), and Fort Mill (7). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Wayne's Appliance Service, around 3.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from York. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 7.9, 11.8 |
At the top of the York list: Wayne's Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); TRUE PROS LLC (21.9 miles away, based in Charlotte, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hey Key Appliance & HVAC Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Gastonia (19.5 miles away, based in Gastonia, 4.7 stars from 410 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around York
Most dryer calls in York 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.
Before You Book in York
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: York, SC
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.