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 North Fort Myers and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Fort Myers
40 repair companies serve North Fort Myers from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in North Fort Myers, and other nearby bases include Fort Myers (24), Cape Coral (6), and Lehigh Acres (2). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Clear North Fort Myers Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Fort Myers. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for North Fort Myers: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (13.6 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters of North Fort Myers (4.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (23.7 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.5 stars from 111 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 North Fort Myers
Most dryer calls in North Fort Myers 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in North Fort Myers
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Fort Myers, FL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover North Fort Myers and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in North Fort Myers
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Fort Myers
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Fort Myers technician which parts to bring.