A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Lake Ridge listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lake Ridge
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Ridge. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Springfield (5), and Lorton (4). Nearest on the list: AAA Appliance Master, around 0.3 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
The leading options for Lake Ridge are Tolo Appliances LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (5.1 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lake Ridge
Most dryer calls in Lake Ridge 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lake Ridge
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge technician which parts to bring.