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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Galax, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Galax
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Galax. 1 list an address in Galax, and the rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Burris Refrigeration & Appliances, around 2.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses. Galax is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 41 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Galax: Residential Appliance Services (16.7 miles away, based in Mt Airy, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.0 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (52.4 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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 Galax, VA
Most dryer calls in Galax 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 Galax
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Galax, VA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Galax technician which parts to bring.