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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Riviera Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Riviera Beach
Within 30 miles of Riviera Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Riviera Beach itself, and other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (25), Lake Park (2), and Palm Beach Gardens (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sub-Zero Northbound Appliance, around 0.3 miles out. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Riviera Beach: Mobile TV & Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 180 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (5.5 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (12.2 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews); NorthStar Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Riviera Beach
Most dryer calls in Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Riviera Beach, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Riviera Beach
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.