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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Gainesville, VA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Gainesville who work on both.

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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 Gainesville 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, Gainesville

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gainesville. 5 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and the rest are spread across Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (5). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is High Wire Appliance Service, about 0.3 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.

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APPRO Appliance
13292B Leafcrest Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033
13.8 mi from Gainesville
★★★★★ 4.8 (377 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Ashburn Appliance Repair
23710 Schooler Plz, Ashburn, VA 20148
13.2 mi from Gainesville
★★★★½ 4.7 (171 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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USA General Contractors
7679 Limestone Dr Ste 110, Gainesville, VA 20155
2.1 mi from Gainesville
★★★★★ 4.9 (71 reviews)
DryersWashers
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Sears Appliance Repair
141 W Lee Hwy, Warrenton, VA 20186
9.7 mi from Gainesville
★★★★ 4.2 (166 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Foremost Repairs, Inc.
4453 Oakdale Crescent Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
15.8 mi from Gainesville
★★★★½ 4.6 (90 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Total Appliances Service
4264 Entre Ct, Chantilly, VA 20151
12.6 mi from Gainesville
★★★★½ 4.4 (89 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Herndon Appliance Repair
1110 Elden St Ste 103, Herndon, VA 20170
17.4 mi from Gainesville
★★★★★ 4.8 (211 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
8200 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
7.0 mi from Gainesville
★★★★ 4.1 (225 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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E & A Appliance Repair, LLC
42020 Village Center Plaza #120/216, Aldie, VA 20105
11.1 mi from Gainesville
★★★★★ 5.0 (25 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Liberty Appliance Repair
5703 Cedar Walk Wy Apt 203, Centreville, VA 20121
11.9 mi from Gainesville
★★★★½ 4.7 (24 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

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Repair market snapshot: Gainesville, VA
Three nearest companies, miles away0.3, 0.8, 1.0
Companies within 30 miles60
Mention gas appliance work0
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews22
Listing Saturday hours44
List dryer or washer & dryer work11

Closest matches for Gainesville: APPRO Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Warrenton, 4.2 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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

Gas Dryer Parts That Fail

Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.
Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.

No Heat on an Electric Dryer

Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.
Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.

Gas Dryer Safety

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

Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:

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 Gainesville, VA

Most dryer calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA

Who can work on a gas dryer?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.
Which areas near Gainesville do these technicians cover?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Gainesville. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.

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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gainesville technician which parts to bring.

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