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 Abingdon, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Abingdon, VA
31 repair companies serve Abingdon from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Abingdon, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abingdon is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 11.9, 14.5 |
First up for Abingdon: Brad's fireside repairs (26.0 miles away, based in Elizabethton, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (34.1 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Abingdon
Most dryer calls in Abingdon 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 Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
Before You Book in Abingdon
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Abingdon, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Abingdon
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Abingdon technician which parts to bring.