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 Manchester listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Manchester
40 repair companies serve Manchester from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (4), and Midlothian (2). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: MetaTek LLC, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.7, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Manchester are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (10.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (10.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (3.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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 Manchester, VA
Most dryer calls in Manchester 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.
Questions to Ask a Manchester Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Manchester, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Manchester
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Manchester
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.