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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Columbia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Columbia
Within 30 miles of Columbia there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Columbia, and other nearby bases include Franklin (5), Spring Hill (3), and Culleoka (1). The closest is Brumley's Appliances, about 1.5 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.7, 11.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
Closest matches for Columbia: New Life Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews); All Better Appliance LLC (29.1 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews); Ace Appliance Parts & Services (25.4 miles away, based in Summertown, 4.8 stars from 5 reviews); Spring Hill Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 1.9 stars from 26 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- 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 Columbia
Most dryer calls in Columbia 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.
Gas piping and gas appliance installation permits are handled by local governments, some of which require their own gas fitter license; for example, Chattanooga requires a city Master Gas Fitter License to pull a gas permit. Source: City of Chattanooga: Gas Permit
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Columbia
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, TN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Columbia
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Columbia
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.