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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fort Myers Shores and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Myers Shores
Within 30 miles of Fort Myers Shores there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fort Myers (25), North Fort Myers (7), and Lehigh Acres (7). 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Residential Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
First up for Fort Myers Shores: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (12.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters of North Fort Myers (9.3 miles away, based in North Fort Myers, 4.4 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (19.2 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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 Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Fort Myers Shores, FL
Most dryer calls in Fort Myers Shores 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fort Myers Shores
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Myers Shores, FL
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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 Shores technician which parts to bring.