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 Gloucester Point and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Gloucester Point
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gloucester Point. The rest are spread across Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Newport News (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Briggs Appliance., around 2.6 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gloucester Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 7.5, 7.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
Closest matches for Gloucester Point: East Coast Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (11.3 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (19.3 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Gloucester Point, VA
Most dryer calls in Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gloucester Point, 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 Gloucester Point technician which parts to bring.