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 Purcellville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Purcellville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Purcellville. The rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Leesburg (7), and Herndon (7). Distances run up to about 22 miles. The closest is Superior Leesburg Appliance Repair, about 8.0 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 8.1, 8.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
At the top of the Purcellville list: Ashburn Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Purcellville
Most dryer calls in Purcellville 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Purcellville
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Purcellville technician which parts to bring.