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. The Crozet listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Crozet
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crozet. The rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Staunton (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Tech-24 (Charlottesville Virginia), about 11.6 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.6, 12.0, 12.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Crozet: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (15.6 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Crozet, VA
Most dryer calls in Crozet 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Crozet
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Crozet, VA
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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.