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. The Palmetto listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Palmetto
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palmetto. 2 list an address in Palmetto, and the rest are spread across Bradenton (20) and Sarasota (18). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Dan Demers Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Palmetto. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palmetto. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
Closest matches for Palmetto: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); Dr. Appliance Repair Pro - Bradenton (4.7 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.9 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Palmetto
Most dryer calls in Palmetto 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 Palmetto
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmetto, FL
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Palmetto technician which parts to bring.