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 Idylwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Idylwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Idylwood. The rest are spread across Falls Church (16), Vienna (5), and Fairfax (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Appliance Magician LLC, about 0.7 miles away. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Idylwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Idylwood list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (1.1 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
What Idylwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Idylwood 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 Idylwood
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Idylwood, VA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Idylwood do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Idylwood
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Idylwood
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Idylwood technician which parts to bring.