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 Dumfries and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Dumfries
40 repair companies serve Dumfries from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Dumfries, and the rest are spread across Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. American Appliance Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Dumfries. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumfries. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
First up for Dumfries: Tolo Appliances LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 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 Dumfries
Most dryer calls in Dumfries 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 Dumfries
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Dumfries
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Dumfries
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dumfries technician which parts to bring.