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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Largo, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Largo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Largo. 9 list an address in Largo, and other nearby bases include Clearwater (17), St. Petersburg (4), and Dunedin (3). Baro service LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Largo. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Largo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
At the top of the Largo list: CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Clearwater, 5.0 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Halo Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Largo
Most dryer calls in 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
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 Largo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Largo, FL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Largo
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.