The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Bon Air and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bon Air, VA
40 repair companies serve Bon Air from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (4), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: 488 Group, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bon Air. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.8, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
Closest matches for Bon Air: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (9.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (1.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Bon Air Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bon Air 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 Bon Air
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bon Air, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Bon Air do these technicians cover?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.