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 Odessa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Odessa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Odessa. 6 list an address in Odessa, and the rest are spread across Tampa (13), Land O' Lakes (7), and Lutz (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Odessa Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.3 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Odessa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
Closest matches for Odessa: Bolt Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.7 stars from 349 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ER Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aussie's Appliance Services (5.6 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.9 stars from 75 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Odessa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Odessa 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 Odessa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Odessa, FL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Odessa technician which parts to bring.