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 Estero listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Estero
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Estero. 2 list an address in Estero, and the rest are spread across Fort Myers (20), Bonita Springs (16), and Fort Myers Beach (1). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Solutions Estero, around 0.9 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Estero list: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (7.3 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill Smith Electronics & Appliances (7.6 miles away, based in Bonita Springs, 4.8 stars from 1,934 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.5 stars from 111 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Estero
Most dryer calls in Estero 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.
Questions to Ask a Estero Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Estero, 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.