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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Southgate, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Southgate, FL
Within 30 miles of Southgate there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is fix it or free appliance repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southgate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Southgate: SRQ Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (7.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (2.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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 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.
What Southgate Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Southgate 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 Southgate
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Southgate, FL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Southgate do these technicians cover?
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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.