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 Dranesville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dranesville, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dranesville. The rest are spread across Herndon (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 1.3 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Dranesville list: APPRO Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (11.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.6 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Dranesville
Most dryer calls in Dranesville 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.
Questions to Ask a Dranesville Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dranesville, 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.