Dryer repair in Indian Trail, where most homes have gas
About 64% of Indian Trail homes heat with utility gas, one of the higher shares in our area, and gas dryers are common here. We repair both gas and electric dryers across the town.
Most dryer trouble in Indian Trail homes comes down to three things: the heat source, the parts that turn the drum, and the vent.
Gas dryers that will not heat
A gas dryer heats with a small burner. If the igniter is worn, the flame sensor fails or the gas valve coils weaken, the drum tumbles but stays cold. We test each part before replacing anything. If you smell gas, leave the home and call your gas company or 911 from outside first.
Drums that squeal, thump or stop
Dryers that run every day wear their drum rollers, belt and idler pulley. Squealing, thumping or a drum that will not turn are signs one of them is going. Catching it early keeps a small part from becoming a motor repair.
Vents in two-story homes
Upstairs laundry rooms mean longer vents, sometimes out through the roof. Lint collects in long runs, and clogged vents make dryers slow and hot. Failure to clean lint from dryers is the leading cause of home dryer fires, so a slow dryer is worth a look.
Dryer repair in Indian Trail: questions
My gas dryer clicks but never heats. What does that mean?
The igniter may glow but the gas valve does not open, or the flame starts and goes out. Often it is the gas valve coils or the flame sensor. We test both.
How often should our dryer vent be cleaned?
At least once a year, more often if you run several loads a day or the vent is long. If drying takes more than one cycle, check it sooner.
Do you cover Stallings and Wesley Chapel too?
Yes. Both are next to Indian Trail and inside our area.
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Get your dryer fixed in Indian Trail
Call us, or tell us online what is broken and your ZIP code. We will set up a time with you.