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 Tice listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tice
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tice. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (26), North Fort Myers (7), and Cape Coral (4). Mercantile Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Tice. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
First up for Tice: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (9.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Outfitters of North Fort Myers (3.9 miles away, based in North Fort Myers, 4.4 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (16.0 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Tice
Most dryer calls in Tice 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Tice
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tice, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tice
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.