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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Tavares and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tavares
Within 30 miles of Tavares there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Tavares itself, and other nearby bases include Clermont (10), Orlando (4), and Wildwood (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. APPLIANCE REPAIR OF LAKE COUNTY INC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Tavares. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tavares. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 6.4, 6.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Tavares are Expert Home Service (15.5 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jonathan's Appliance Services (18.2 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Winter Garden Appliance Service (23.3 miles away, based in Windermere, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (21.2 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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 Tavares
Most dryer calls in Tavares 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 Tavares
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tavares, FL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Tavares technician which parts to bring.