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 Winter Haven, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Winter Haven
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winter Haven. 5 list an address in Winter Haven, and the rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Kissimmee (6), and Davenport (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven, about 1.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winter Haven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 3.3, 3.6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Winter Haven: Mr. Budget Appliance Service (5.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (10.2 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Upfix (24.6 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.9 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 127 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Winter Haven
Most dryer calls in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Winter Haven, FL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Winter Haven
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Winter Haven technician which parts to bring.