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 St. Augustine, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Augustine
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Augustine. 15 of them are based in St. Augustine itself, and the rest are spread across Jacksonville (8), Ponte Vedra Beach (6), and Palm Coast (6). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mirevona Appliance Repair St. Augustine, around 0.8 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 2.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for St. Augustine: Help Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Jax (17.1 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (10.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ST AUGUSTINE APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE (3.1 miles away, 3.9 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for St. Augustine
Most dryer calls in St. Augustine 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
Before You Book in St. Augustine
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: St. Augustine, FL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Other Dryer Repair in St. Augustine
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Augustine
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a St. Augustine technician which parts to bring.