A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Virginia and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Virginia, MN
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Virginia. 1 list an address in Virginia, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Hibbing (1), and Jacobson (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Range Repair Service, around 2.1 miles out. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Virginia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 21.1, 49.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
Closest matches for Virginia: Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Range Repair Service (2.1 miles away); Bud's Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Hibbing, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 Virginia
Most dryer calls in Virginia 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.
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Questions to Ask a Virginia Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Virginia, MN
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Virginia do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.