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. The Clearwater listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Clearwater, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clearwater. 17 list an address in Clearwater, and the rest are spread across Largo (9), Palm Harbor (6), and Dunedin (3). 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Fix-Anything | Virtual Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Clearwater: Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (7.3 miles away, based in Oldsmar, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (5.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Halo Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Largo, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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.
Local Notes for Clearwater
Most dryer calls in Clearwater 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.
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
Before You Book in Clearwater
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clearwater, FL
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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.