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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Farmville, VA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Farmville who work on both.

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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 Farmville and public ratings.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Farmville

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Farmville. 1 list an address in Farmville, and the rest are spread across Richmond (18), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Distances run up to about 54 miles. Nearest on the list: ABC Appliance Repair, around 10.6 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses. Farmville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.

Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance of Richmond
2830 Ackley Ave Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23228
54.9 mi from Farmville
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,293 reviews)
DryersWashers
Appliance Repair
East Coast Appliance
9101 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294
52.2 mi from Farmville
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,135 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair
2814 Abbey Ln, Richmond, VA 23233
48.4 mi from Farmville
★★★★★ 4.9 (460 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
East Coast Appliance
11000 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235
46.3 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.7 (1,751 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
2312 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
43.4 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.5 (411 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. E Appliance Service
1806 Summit Ave Ste 300, Richmond, VA 23230
54.6 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.5 (312 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1423 N Mecklenburg Ave, La Crosse, VA 23950
41.2 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.6 (110 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
11500 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
45.8 mi from Farmville
★★★★ 4.2 (332 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
10101 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
58.0 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.4 (194 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1531 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville, VA 22901
54.2 mi from Farmville
★★★★½ 4.5 (284 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.

Farmville repair companies in numbers
Companies within 60 miles60
Three nearest companies, miles away10.6, 23.8, 41.2
List dryer or washer & dryer work12
Listing Saturday hours31
Mention gas appliance work0
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)18

At the top of the Farmville list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (54.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (52.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (48.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (46.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.

Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?

Gas Dryer Parts That Fail

Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.
Gas supply and shutoffA gas dryer needs an open shutoff valve and a sound flexible connector. Technicians check the supply before the burner assembly, and leave connector replacement or line work to whoever your state allows to do gas work.

What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer

Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.
Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.

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

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:

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 Farmville

Most dryer calls in Farmville 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 Farmville

  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmville, VA

Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.

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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.

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