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 Newington and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Newington
40 repair companies serve Newington from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Springfield (12), Alexandria (10), and Lorton (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Vision Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Newington. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
First up for Newington: S&E Appliance Repair LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Newington
Most dryer calls in Newington 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.
Before You Book in Newington
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newington, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Newington do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Newington
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Newington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Newington technician which parts to bring.