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. The Great Falls listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Great Falls, VA
40 repair companies serve Great Falls from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Great Falls, and other nearby bases include Herndon (7), Sterling (6), and Vienna (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Alpha Great Falls Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.8, 4.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Great Falls are Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (10.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Great Falls
Most dryer calls in Great Falls 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 Great Falls Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Falls, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Great Falls technician which parts to bring.