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 Horizon West, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Horizon West
Within 30 miles of Horizon West there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Orlando (15), Clermont (11), and Winter Garden (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR CENTER LLC, around 2.0 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.7, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
At the top of the Horizon West list: Appliance Repair Upfix (6.0 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.9 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aggressive Appliances (13.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Winter Garden Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, based in Windermere, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (11.4 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 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
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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 Horizon West Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Horizon West 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Horizon West
- 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: Horizon West, FL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Horizon West
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.