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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Rockledge, FL

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Rockledge who work on both.

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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 Rockledge and public ratings.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rockledge, FL

37 repair companies serve Rockledge from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Rockledge, and the rest are spread across Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Cocoa (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Affordable Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Rockledge. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.

Washer & Dryer Repair
Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning
2585 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
17.2 mi from Rockledge
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,976 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
777 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3.6 mi from Rockledge
★★★★½ 4.6 (638 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
3550 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780
18.1 mi from Rockledge
★★★★★ 4.8 (119 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance of Melbourne
3270 Suntree Blvd Ste 2209, Melbourne, FL 32940
7.1 mi from Rockledge
★★★★½ 4.7 (395 reviews)
DryersWashers
Washer & Dryer Repair
RMJP Appliance Repair
462 Martin Rd unit 102, Palm Bay, FL 32909
23.9 mi from Rockledge
★★★★★ 4.9 (130 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
UpFix Appliance Repair
3801 Avalon Park E Blvd Ste 200, Orlando, FL 32828
28.8 mi from Rockledge
★★★★★ 4.8 (366 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Advanced Appliance Service, Palm Bay & Melbourne, Florida
1618 Talbott Street, Palm Bay, FL 32909
21.6 mi from Rockledge
★★★★½ 4.5 (15 reviews)
DryersWashers
Washer & Dryer Repair
Al Cheapo's Appliance
529 Peachtree St, Cocoa, FL 32922
2.6 mi from Rockledge
★★★½ 3.5 (32 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Appliance Repairs Palm Bay
4500 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
22.3 mi from Rockledge
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Hartman's Appliance Repair Service
6963 Old Nasa Blvd Unit 32, West Melbourne, FL 32904
15.9 mi from Rockledge
DryersWashersSaturday hours

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By the numbers: technicians near Rockledge
Three nearest companies, miles away1.5, 2.6, 2.7
Listing Saturday hours25
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)15
Mention gas appliance work0
Companies within 30 miles37
List dryer or washer & dryer work10

First up for Rockledge: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (17.2 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Titusville, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (7.1 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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?

Gas Dryer Parts That Fail

Gas supply and shutoffA gas dryer needs an open shutoff valve and a sound flexible connector. Technicians check the supply before the burner assembly, and leave connector replacement or line work to whoever your state allows to do gas work.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

No Heat on an Electric Dryer

Power supplyElectric dryers run on a 240-volt circuit. A tripped breaker on one leg can leave the drum spinning with no heat, which is why a technician checks the outlet before ordering parts.
Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.

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

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

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.

Local Notes for Rockledge

Most dryer calls in Rockledge 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

Questions to Ask a Rockledge Technician

  • Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
  • Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockledge, FL

Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
Which areas near Rockledge do these technicians cover?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Rockledge. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rockledge

Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rockledge technician which parts to bring.

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