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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of North Springfield, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, North Springfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Springfield. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (13), Springfield (12), and Falls Church (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Pro Appliance Repair Springfield Solutions, around 1.1 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
Closest matches for North Springfield: S&E Appliance Repair LLC (2.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What North Springfield Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Springfield 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near North Springfield
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Springfield, VA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near North Springfield do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
More Laundry Repair in North Springfield, VA
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Springfield
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Springfield technician which parts to bring.