Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Surfside, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Surfside, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Surfside. 1 list an address in Surfside, and other nearby bases include North Miami Beach (9), Miami (9), and Miami Beach (7). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ace Miami Beach Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
The leading options for Surfside are Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Starchenko Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Miami Beach, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Pro Quality Repair FL (5.6 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 35 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Surfside
Most dryer calls in Surfside 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 Surfside
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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: Surfside, 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 Surfside technician which parts to bring.