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 St. Pete Beach listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving St. Pete Beach, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Pete Beach. The rest are spread across St. Petersburg (28), Treasure Island (2), and Kenneth City (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCES 2U, LLC, around 3.3 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Pete Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 4.2, 4.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for St. Pete Beach: CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (11.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); American Appliance Inc (7.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 137 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
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 St. Pete Beach
Most dryer calls in St. Pete Beach 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
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in St. Pete Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Pete Beach, FL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover St. Pete Beach and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a St. Pete Beach technician which parts to bring.