The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Cocoa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cocoa
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cocoa. 6 of them are based in Cocoa itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Bay (8), Melbourne (7), and Orlando (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Dutton Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
First up for Cocoa: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (21.9 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Titusville, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (11.9 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Cocoa
Most dryer calls in Cocoa 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 Cocoa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cocoa, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cocoa technician which parts to bring.