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 Danville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Danville, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Danville. 2 list an address in Danville, and other nearby bases include Greensboro (12), Burlington (5), and Roxboro (4). Nearest on the list: Danville Appliance Sales & Service, around 0.8 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 35 businesses. Danville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Danville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 7.7, 18.4 |
Closest matches for Danville: Edward's Appliance Service (23.3 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Called To Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Mebane, 4.9 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Porterfield's Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Performance Appliances Greensboro (37.7 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Danville
Most dryer calls in Danville 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 Danville
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Danville, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Danville technician which parts to bring.