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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Big Stone Gap and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Big Stone Gap, VA
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Big Stone Gap. 1 list an address in Big Stone Gap, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: David's Appliance Repair/, around 0.8 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Stone Gap 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 13.5, 21.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
First up for Big Stone Gap: Brad's fireside repairs (47.9 miles away, based in Elizabethton, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (35.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.4 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Big Stone Gap
Most dryer calls in Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Big Stone Gap, VA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Big Stone Gap
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Big Stone Gap
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Big Stone Gap technician which parts to bring.