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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Buena Vista and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Buena Vista
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Buena Vista. 1 of them are based in Buena Vista itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Keiser's Appliance & Services, around 0.5 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Buena Vista 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.8, 20.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
First up for Buena Vista: Peerless Appliance Services (41.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
Around Buena Vista
Most dryer calls in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista technician which parts to bring.