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 North Palm Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Palm Beach
Within 30 miles of North Palm Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in North Palm Beach itself, and the rest are spread across West Palm Beach (22), Jupiter (7), and Riviera Beach (3). 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Coastal Breeze Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from North Palm Beach. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Palm Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 2.0 |
First up for North Palm Beach: Mobile TV & Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 180 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (8.3 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); NorthStar Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (15.1 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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?
- 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?
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 North Palm Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Palm 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
Questions to Ask a North Palm Beach Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Palm Beach, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Palm Beach
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.