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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Massanetta Springs and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Massanetta Springs
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Massanetta Springs. Other nearby bases include Staunton (3), Fishersville (3), and Bridgewater (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech Harrisonburg, around 4.3 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 6.8, 7.5 |
At the top of the Massanetta Springs list: Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HomePro Elite Services (6.8 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Dryer Notes for Massanetta Springs, VA
Most dryer calls in Massanetta Springs 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Massanetta Springs
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Massanetta Springs, VA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Massanetta Springs do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Massanetta Springs
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Massanetta Springs
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.