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 Bedford listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bedford
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bedford. 1 list an address in Bedford, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Goodview (1). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Triple R, around 5.8 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 13.9, 16.7 |
The leading options for Bedford are Peerless Appliance Services (23.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (22.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple R (5.8 miles away, 1.7 stars from 46 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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 Bedford
Most dryer calls in Bedford 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bedford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bedford, VA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Bedford do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bedford
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bedford technician which parts to bring.