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 Milton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Milton
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Milton. 4 of them are based in Milton itself, and the rest are spread across Pensacola (14), Gulf Breeze (5), and Navarre (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is MasterFix Appliances, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.3, 4.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
The leading options for Milton are Gulfside Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 734 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Air & Appliance, Inc (7.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 108 reviews); Surfside Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Emerald Coast Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 497 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Milton, FL
Most dryer calls in Milton 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.
Before You Book in Milton
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Milton, FL
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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.