Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bailey's Crossroads, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bailey's Crossroads
40 repair companies serve Bailey's Crossroads from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Arlington (14), Alexandria (14), and Falls Church (10). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. AVS Heating and Air Conditioning Falls Church ( AC, Furnace and Appliance Repair) is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Bailey's Crossroads. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.3 |
First up for Bailey's Crossroads: GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (2.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (1.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Stop Appliance Repairs, LLC (3.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.7 stars from 63 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Bailey's Crossroads
Most dryer calls in Bailey's Crossroads 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)
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bailey's Crossroads
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Bailey's Crossroads, VA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bailey's Crossroads
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.