A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ocala, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ocala, FL
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ocala. 14 list an address in Ocala, and other nearby bases include Belleview (6), Wildwood (3), and Inverness (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: MVB Appliance LLC, around 0.9 miles out. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
At the top of the Ocala list: Hartman's Appliance Repair Ocala (1.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Marion County (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 920 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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:
- 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Ocala
Most dryer calls in Ocala 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 Ocala
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Ocala, FL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.