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 Lantana listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lantana, FL
40 repair companies serve Lantana from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lantana itself, and the rest are spread across Boynton Beach (18), West Palm Beach (8), and Lake Worth Beach (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Apex Lake Worth Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lantana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Lantana: Appliance King of America (3.5 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 4.8 stars from 1,059 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avi Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 5.0 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mobile TV & Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 180 reviews); Aviv Appliances (4.0 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Lantana
Most dryer calls in Lantana 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 Lantana 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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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.