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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Portsmouth, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Portsmouth
40 repair companies serve Portsmouth from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (9), Virginia Beach (9), and Chesapeake (8). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Equity Source Renovations LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Portsmouth. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Portsmouth: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (17.5 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 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
If You Smell Gas
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Portsmouth
Most dryer calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Portsmouth
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.