Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fort Belvoir and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Belvoir
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Belvoir. 1 list an address in Fort Belvoir, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (16), Springfield (12), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is AAA Fort Belvoir Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.7, 3.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Fort Belvoir list: S&E Appliance Repair LLC (6.9 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (4.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 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
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.
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Fort Belvoir Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Belvoir 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)
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Fort Belvoir
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Belvoir, VA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in Fort Belvoir
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fort Belvoir
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.