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 Shady Hills and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Shady Hills
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shady Hills. 1 of them are based in Shady Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Spring Hill (9), Land O' Lakes (7), and New Port Richey (6). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Apollo Spring Hill Appliance Repair Co, around 4.0 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shady Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 4.1, 4.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
At the top of the Shady Hills list: Bolt Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.7 stars from 349 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ER Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pasco Appliance Repair - Appliance Repair Service Company in Port Richey FL (12.7 miles away, based in Port Richey, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SkyBreezeTech (18.2 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Shady Hills
Most dryer calls in Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shady Hills, FL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Shady Hills and nearby towns?
Who can work on a gas 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.