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 Ettrick and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ettrick, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ettrick. The rest are spread across Richmond (24), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 47 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
The leading options for Ettrick are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (27.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (27.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (22.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 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
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Ettrick Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ettrick 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ettrick
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ettrick, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Ettrick and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.