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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Princeton and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Princeton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Princeton. 2 of them are based in Princeton itself, and the rest are spread across Homestead (14), Miami (12), and Palmetto Bay (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Restaurant & Kitchen Solutions, about 0.4 miles away. 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Princeton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Princeton: Flamingo Appliance Service (8.1 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Los Nachos Appliance Services (5.6 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (8.0 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (8.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Princeton
Most dryer calls in Princeton 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 Princeton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Princeton, FL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.