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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lynchburg and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lynchburg, VA
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lynchburg. 4 list an address in Lynchburg, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Fishersville (3), and Staunton (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Lynchburg. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 33 businesses. Lynchburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lynchburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.7, 4.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
At the top of the Lynchburg list: Peerless Appliance Services (41.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.1 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (40.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Lynchburg, VA
Most dryer calls in Lynchburg 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
Before You Book in Lynchburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg technician which parts to bring.