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 Goulds, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Goulds
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Goulds. 1 list an address in Goulds, and the rest are spread across Miami (21), Homestead (6), and Palmetto Bay (5). Alonzo Appliances Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Goulds. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 0.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Goulds: Flamingo Appliance Service (6.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Los Nachos Appliance Services (4.1 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (6.6 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 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
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Around Goulds
Most dryer calls in Goulds 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.
Questions to Ask a Goulds Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Goulds, FL
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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.