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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fort Myers and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Myers
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Myers. 30 list an address in Fort Myers, and the rest are spread across North Fort Myers (4), Cape Coral (4), and Lehigh Acres (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. James Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Fort Myers. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Myers. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for Fort Myers: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (6.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters of North Fort Myers (4.3 miles away, based in North Fort Myers, 4.4 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (12.2 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
What Fort Myers Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Myers 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 Myers
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Myers, FL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer 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 Myers technician which parts to bring.