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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Brandermill, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brandermill
40 repair companies serve Brandermill from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Pro Line Appliance Installation is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Brandermill. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.6, 5.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Brandermill list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (16.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (15.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (5.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Brandermill
Most dryer calls in Brandermill 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Brandermill
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brandermill, VA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brandermill
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.