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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Wildwood and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Wildwood
40 repair companies serve Wildwood from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Wildwood itself, and other nearby bases include Clermont (9), Belleview (6), and Ocala (6). The closest is Jonathan's Appliance Services, about 3.0 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wildwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.8, 6.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Wildwood are Jonathan's Appliance Services (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Summerfield, 4.5 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (23.0 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beacon Services & Appliances (28.1 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 1,467 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Wildwood
Most dryer calls in Wildwood 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
Questions to Ask a Wildwood Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wildwood, FL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.