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 Mount Vernon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Mount Vernon, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Vernon. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (21), Springfield (10), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. A A Appliances Repair Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Mount Vernon. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Vernon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 3.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Mount Vernon are Appliance Care (3.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (8.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (5.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Mount Vernon Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Mount Vernon do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Mount Vernon
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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.