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 Okeechobee and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Okeechobee
Within 60 miles of Okeechobee there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Okeechobee itself, and other nearby bases include Port St. Lucie (10), Fort Pierce (7), and Vero Beach (7). The farthest listed company is about 37 miles out. Nearest on the list: Don's Appliances Inc., around 0.2 miles out. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Okeechobee is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
Closest matches for Okeechobee: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & J Appliance Repair Service (27.5 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.7 stars from 902 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dryer Vent Maintenance inc. (31.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (30.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat 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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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 Okeechobee
Most dryer calls in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Okeechobee, FL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Okeechobee do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.