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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Forest City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Forest City, FL
40 repair companies serve Forest City from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Orlando (14), Altamonte Springs (4), and Longwood (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. A Bargain Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Forest City. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Forest City are Aggressive Appliances (7.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (3.0 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Altamonte Springs, 4.6 stars from 223 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
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Forest City, FL
Most dryer calls in Forest City 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 Forest City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest City, FL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.