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 Gulf Gate Estates listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Gulf Gate Estates, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gulf Gate Estates. The rest are spread across Sarasota (39) and Nokomis (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Zack TV and Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
Closest matches for Gulf Gate Estates: SRQ Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (10.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (1.6 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (5.6 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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:
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Gulf Gate Estates
Most dryer calls in Gulf Gate Estates 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
Questions to Ask a Gulf Gate Estates Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gulf Gate Estates, FL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Gulf Gate Estates and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Gulf Gate Estates
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gulf Gate Estates technician which parts to bring.