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 Miramar Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Miramar Beach
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Miramar Beach. Other nearby bases include Destin (3), Fort Walton Beach (2), and Panama City Beach (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The Appliance Spot is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Miramar Beach. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Miramar Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 7.5, 8.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
Closest matches for Miramar Beach: Okaloosa Gas District (13.3 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 3.7 stars from 44 reviews); The Appliance Spot (3.0 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance On the Beach (27.2 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (28.1 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What Miramar Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Miramar Beach 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 Miramar Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Miramar Beach, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Miramar Beach
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Miramar Beach technician which parts to bring.