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 Mechanicsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mechanicsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mechanicsville. 5 list an address in Mechanicsville, and other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Ashland (3), and Glen Allen (2). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Advantage Appliance Repair Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Mechanicsville. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Mechanicsville list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (10.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (7.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Mechanicsville, VA
Most dryer calls in Mechanicsville 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mechanicsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mechanicsville, VA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mechanicsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mechanicsville technician which parts to bring.