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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Crestview and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Crestview
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crestview. Other nearby bases include Destin (3), Baker (2), and Fort Walton Beach (2). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Archer Appliance Repair, about 4.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 11 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 6.3, 16.6 |
Closest matches for Crestview: Okaloosa Gas District (16.6 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 3.7 stars from 44 reviews); Surfside Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Fort Walton Beach, 4.6 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Archer Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Baker, 4.7 stars from 15 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Crestview
Most dryer calls in Crestview 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
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Crestview
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Crestview, FL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Crestview and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Crestview
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Crestview
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.