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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of West Melbourne, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Melbourne
35 repair companies serve West Melbourne from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in West Melbourne itself, and the rest are spread across Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Cocoa (6). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning, about 0.9 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Melbourne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
At the top of the West Melbourne list: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RMJP Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (11.0 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for West Melbourne, FL
Most dryer calls in West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Melbourne, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Melbourne
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.