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. The Forest listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Forest, VA
We found 35 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Forest. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is George's Appliance Sales, about 4.6 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forest is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.6, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 35 |
At the top of the Forest list: Peerless Appliance Services (36.0 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (35.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple R (18.9 miles away, based in Bedford, 1.7 stars from 46 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Forest, VA
Most dryer calls in Forest 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 Forest
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Forest technician which parts to bring.