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. The Fishersville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fishersville
Within 30 miles of Fishersville there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Fishersville itself, and other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Hobart Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fishersville. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fishersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
First up for Fishersville: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Fishersville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fishersville 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 Fishersville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fishersville, VA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Fishersville do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.