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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Fruitville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fruitville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fruitville. The rest are spread across Sarasota (39) and Bradenton (1). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.3 |
Closest matches for Fruitville: SRQ Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (4.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Fruitville, FL
Most dryer calls in Fruitville 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fruitville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fruitville, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fruitville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fruitville technician which parts to bring.