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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Key Largo and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Key Largo
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Key Largo. 2 list an address in Key Largo, and the rest are spread across Homestead (15), Islamorada (3), and Naranja (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 1 of them mentions gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Key Largo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.4, 15.8 |
At the top of the Key Largo list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Keys Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews); A+ Prestige Appliance Service Inc. (15.8 miles away, based in Islamorada, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews); Restaurant & Kitchen Solutions (28.5 miles away, based in Homestead, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Key Largo
Most dryer calls in Key Largo 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Key Largo
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Key Largo, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.