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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lexington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lexington, VA
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lexington. 1 list an address in Lexington, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rockbridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Lexington. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Lexington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 5.7, 25.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
At the top of the Lexington list: Peerless Appliance Services (40.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lexington
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lexington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, VA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lexington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lexington technician which parts to bring.