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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Perry and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Perry
33 repair companies serve Perry from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Perry itself, and the rest are spread across Tallahassee (9), Valdosta (8), and Thomasville (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Honest Jim's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Perry. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Perry is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.8, 4.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Perry list: Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (47.8 miles away, based in Tallahassee, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.2 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glover and Son’s Appliance Repair and More (4.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Honest Jim's Appliances (2.8 miles away, 1.7 stars from 9 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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 Perry Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Perry 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 Perry
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Perry, FL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my 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.