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. The Reston listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Reston, VA
Within 30 miles of Reston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Reston, and the rest are spread across Fairfax (9), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is TrueCare Reston Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 53 |
At the top of the Reston list: Nova Fix Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (7.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
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.
What Reston Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Reston 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 Reston Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Reston, VA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Reston
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Reston
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.