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 Meadowbrook and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Meadowbrook
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Meadowbrook. The rest are spread across Richmond (26), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Apex Appliance Service & Repair, Llc is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Meadowbrook. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.3, 4.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Meadowbrook: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (14.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 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?
No Heat 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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Meadowbrook
Most dryer calls in Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Meadowbrook, VA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Meadowbrook and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.