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. The Oldsmar listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oldsmar
40 repair companies serve Oldsmar from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Oldsmar, and the rest are spread across Clearwater (15), Palm Harbor (7), and Tampa (7). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Oldsmar. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.5, 2.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
First up for Oldsmar: Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (0.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Palm Harbor, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (10.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 135 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
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.
Around Oldsmar
Most dryer calls in Oldsmar 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.
Before You Book in Oldsmar
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oldsmar, FL
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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.