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 Cascades and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cascades, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cascades. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Swift Sterling Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 54 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.2, 2.3 |
The leading options for Cascades are APPRO Appliance (11.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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 Cascades Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Cascades 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)
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Cascades
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cascades, 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 Cascades technician which parts to bring.