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. The Ashburn listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ashburn
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ashburn. 8 list an address in Ashburn, and the rest are spread across Herndon (7), Chantilly (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Five Star Ashburn Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.6, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
At the top of the Ashburn list: APPRO Appliance (10.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (14.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Ashburn
Most dryer calls in Ashburn 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 Ashburn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ashburn, VA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Ashburn and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Ashburn
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ashburn technician which parts to bring.