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 Kendale Lakes, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kendale Lakes
40 repair companies serve Kendale Lakes from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Miami (39) and Doral (1). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Freire Antonio Repairs, around 0.9 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 2.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
The leading options for Kendale Lakes are Flamingo Appliance Service (3.6 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Applianceteck (3.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews); Los Nachos Appliance Services (7.9 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viga Appliances repair (8.6 miles away, based in Doral, 4.9 stars from 199 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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: $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?
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.
What Kendale Lakes Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kendale Lakes 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kendale Lakes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kendale Lakes, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kendale Lakes
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kendale Lakes technician which parts to bring.