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 Doctor Phillips listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Doctor Phillips, FL
40 repair companies serve Doctor Phillips from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Orlando (29), Kissimmee (4), and Ocoee (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Doctor Phillips Appliance Rpr, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Doctor Phillips. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 3.3 |
At the top of the Doctor Phillips list: Aggressive Appliances (8.1 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pronto Appliance Services (8.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Winter Garden Appliance Service (6.4 miles away, based in Windermere, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Doctor Phillips
Most dryer calls in Doctor Phillips 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.
Before You Book in Doctor Phillips
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Doctor Phillips, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is 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 Doctor Phillips technician which parts to bring.