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 Bensley listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bensley
40 repair companies serve Bensley from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (26), Colonial Heights (3), and Mechanicsville (3). Richmond Appliance Repair Co. is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Bensley. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bensley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.9, 4.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
At the top of the Bensley list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (14.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Bensley, VA
Most dryer calls in Bensley 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 Bensley
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bensley, VA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bensley technician which parts to bring.