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 DeFuniak Springs listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near DeFuniak Springs
Within 60 miles of DeFuniak Springs there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Panama City (4), Milton (4), and Destin (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is ASAP Home Repair LLC Appliance Repair, about 19.5 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DeFuniak Springs is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeFuniak Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.5, 23.9, 25.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
At the top of the DeFuniak Springs list: Okaloosa Gas District (26.8 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 3.7 stars from 44 reviews); The Appliance Spot (25.1 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance On the Beach (34.6 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (35.0 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 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.
Dryer Notes for DeFuniak Springs, FL
Most dryer calls in DeFuniak Springs 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 DeFuniak Springs
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: DeFuniak Springs, FL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in DeFuniak Springs
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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.