Dryer repair in Gastonia, gas and electric, with an older-home vent check
Gastonia homes heat with electricity (about 52%) and utility gas (about 46%), and dryers here come in both kinds. In older houses, the dryer outlet and the vent have often been changed more than once.
We repair gas and electric dryers all over Gastonia, and check the vent and the hookup with each one.
Three-prong and four-prong outlets
Many older homes have a three-prong dryer outlet, while newer wiring uses four prongs. The dryer's cord has to match the outlet and be connected the right way inside the dryer. If you recently moved or replaced a dryer and it acts up, tell us. The hookup is one of the first things we check.
Vents under older floors
In some older Gastonia houses, the dryer vent runs under the floor to reach an outside wall. Under a house, a duct can sag, come apart or fill with lint without anyone seeing it. If the dryer is slow and hot, the vent is the first suspect.
Gas dryers
A gas dryer that tumbles but will not heat usually has a failed igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coil. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company or 911 from outside before anything else.
Dryer repair in Gastonia: questions
My dryer only gets warm, not hot. What is wrong?
On an electric dryer, one side of the heating circuit may be out, or the outlet may not be supplying full power. On either kind, a clogged vent can trip a safety thermostat. We test the dryer, the outlet and the airflow.
Is it safe to keep using a slow dryer?
It is better not to. Slow drying often means a clogged vent, and lint left in a vent is the leading cause of home dryer fires. Clean the lint screen and book a check.
Do you cover Kings Mountain and Cherryville too?
Yes. Both are west of Gastonia and inside our area.
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Get your dryer fixed in Gastonia
Call us, or tell us online what is broken and your ZIP code. We will set up a time with you.