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 Springfield listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Springfield
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Springfield. The rest are spread across Panama City (4), Panama City Beach (3), and Destin (3). Nearest on the list: Independent Appliance, Inc., around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Springfield is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Springfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.4, 5.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 2 |
The leading options for Springfield are Appliance Doctor (1.4 miles away, based in Panama City, 3.7 stars from 38 reviews); Elliott's Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (18.3 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Davis Appliance On the Beach (19.1 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Springfield Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Springfield 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 Springfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Springfield, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Springfield 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.