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 Port Charlotte listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Port Charlotte
Within 30 miles of Port Charlotte there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Port Charlotte, and other nearby bases include Englewood (11), North Port (9), and Venice (7). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Bruno's Appliance Repair & Sales, about 0.4 miles away. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Port Charlotte list: Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (4.6 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill Smith Appliances & Electronics (1.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 776 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Doctor (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); SET APPLIANCE (17.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews).
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 Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Port Charlotte
Most dryer calls in Port Charlotte 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Port Charlotte
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Charlotte, FL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Port Charlotte technician which parts to bring.