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 Colonial Heights, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Colonial Heights
40 repair companies serve Colonial Heights from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Colonial Heights itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Petersburg (4), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Colonial Heights. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
Closest matches for Colonial Heights: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (26.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (27.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Colonial Heights
Most dryer calls in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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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.