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. The Southeast Arcadia listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Southeast Arcadia
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Southeast Arcadia. The rest are spread across North Port (9), Punta Gorda (6), and Port Charlotte (5). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southeast Arcadia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 4.6, 16.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
First up for Southeast Arcadia: Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (16.5 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Doctor (21.6 miles away, based in Port Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Bill Smith Appliances & Electronics (21.3 miles away, based in Port Charlotte, 4.6 stars from 776 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Arcadia, 4.2 stars from 25 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
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Southeast Arcadia
Most dryer calls in Southeast Arcadia 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Southeast Arcadia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Southeast Arcadia, 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 Southeast Arcadia technician which parts to bring.