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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Blacksburg, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Blacksburg
16 repair companies serve Blacksburg from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Roanoke (8), Christiansburg (2), and Pearisburg (1). Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.2, 18.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Blacksburg: Peerless Appliance Services (28.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (28.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Blacksburg Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Blacksburg 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Blacksburg
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Blacksburg, VA
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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.