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 Fredericksburg and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fredericksburg
40 repair companies serve Fredericksburg from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Fredericksburg, and the rest are spread across Woodbridge (15), Stafford (11), and Dumfries (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fredericksburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
At the top of the Fredericksburg list: Tolo Appliances LLC (20.3 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (9.6 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.0 stars from 294 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (23.8 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Fredericksburg, VA
Most dryer calls in Fredericksburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Fredericksburg Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fredericksburg, VA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fredericksburg
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fredericksburg technician which parts to bring.