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 The Villages, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving The Villages, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of The Villages. 2 of them are based in The Villages itself, and the rest are spread across Ocala (14), Belleview (6), and Wildwood (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The Villages Affordable Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from The Villages. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.9, 2.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
The leading options for The Villages are Jonathan's Appliance Services (5.1 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Summerfield, 4.5 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Ocala (21.4 miles away, based in Ocala, 4.8 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (27.8 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Local Notes for The Villages
Most dryer calls in The Villages 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 The Villages
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: The Villages, FL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells The Villages technician which parts to bring.