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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Glen Allen and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Glen Allen, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Allen. 2 of them are based in Glen Allen itself, and the rest are spread across Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Allen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.0, 2.8 |
The leading options for Glen Allen are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (2.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Glen Allen
Most dryer calls in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Glen Allen technician which parts to bring.