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 Fort Meade listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Meade
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Meade. Other nearby bases include Lakeland (16), Winter Haven (5), and Plant City (2). Countywide Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 11.5 miles from Fort Meade. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.5, 14.6, 14.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
The leading options for Fort Meade are Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (19.8 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Budget Appliance Service (23.5 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven (18.6 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.5 stars from 127 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fort Meade, FL
Most dryer calls in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Meade, FL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, 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 Fort Meade technician which parts to bring.