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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Newington Forest, VA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Newington Forest who work on both.

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A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Newington Forest, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Newington Forest, VA

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newington Forest. Other nearby bases include Springfield (12), Woodbridge (8), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Air Express Appliance, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.

Washer & Dryer Repair
S&E Appliance Repair LLC
8513 Bauer Dr T4, Springfield, VA 22152
3.0 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★½ 4.7 (150 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Vision Appliance Repair
7635 Fullerton Rd Baye E, Springfield, VA 22153
1.7 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 4.9 (262 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Alliance Appliance Services LLC...
6746 Metropolitan Center Dr, Springfield, VA 22150
3.7 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 5.0 (502 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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ProTech Appliance Repair Inc
9502 Mooregate Ct, Lorton, VA 22079
2.6 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 4.9 (139 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon
150 Century Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304
7.9 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 4.9 (466 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Help Appliance - Appliance Repair Services in DMV
Woodbridge, VA 22191
5.5 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★½ 4.7 (26 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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One Stop Appliance Repairs, LLC
5606 Bloomfield Dr, Alexandria, VA 22312
5.9 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★½ 4.7 (63 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Appliance Repair Services
424 N Armistead St, Alexandria, VA 22312
7.9 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 4.9 (219 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Appliance Repair Services
12323 Newcastle Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192
5.7 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 5.0 (36 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair
10090 Main St Ste A216, Fairfax, VA 22031
8.1 mi from Newington Forest
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newington Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

Dryer repair near Newington Forest at a glance
Listing Saturday hours48
Mention gas appliance work0
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)25
Show laundry appliance work13
Repair companies inside 30 miles60
Three nearest companies, miles away1.3, 1.5, 1.7

The leading options for Newington Forest are S&E Appliance Repair LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (3.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (2.6 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers

What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer

Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.
Gas supply and shutoffA gas dryer needs an open shutoff valve and a sound flexible connector. Technicians check the supply before the burner assembly, and leave connector replacement or line work to whoever your state allows to do gas work.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.
Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

Gas Safety Around the Dryer

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

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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost

Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:

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.

Local Notes for Newington Forest

Most dryer calls in Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest

  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
  • Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newington Forest, VA

Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
Is my dryer gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Do you cover Newington Forest and nearby towns?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Newington Forest. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.

Other Dryer Repair in Newington Forest

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Newington Forest

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.

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