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. The Front Royal listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Front Royal
Within 30 miles of Front Royal there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Front Royal, and the rest are spread across Warrenton (3), Winchester (2), and Strasburg (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Settle Appliance Repair Plus, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 11 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 10.6, 12.7 |
First up for Front Royal: Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Warrenton, 4.2 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.3 stars from 364 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nicole Layton's Appliance Repair, LLC (12.7 miles away, based in Stephens City, 4.7 stars from 104 reviews); I Got It Furniture & Used Appliances, LLC (16.4 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Front Royal
Most dryer calls in Front Royal 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
Questions to Ask a Front Royal Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Front Royal, VA
Do you cover Front Royal and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Front Royal
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Front Royal
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Front Royal technician which parts to bring.