The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Palm River-Clair Mel, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Within 30 miles of Palm River-Clair Mel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tampa (18), Brandon (12), and Riverview (5). Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliances Plus Solutions, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm River-Clair Mel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 3.3 |
The leading options for Palm River-Clair Mel are Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (5.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (3.3 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews); Appliances Plus Solutions (0.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (5.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 168 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Palm River-Clair Mel Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palm River-Clair Mel 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
Before You Book in Palm River-Clair Mel
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Palm River-Clair Mel
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Palm River-Clair Mel technician which parts to bring.