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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Richlands and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richlands
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Richlands. 1 of them are based in Richlands itself, and other nearby bases include Princeton (3), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richlands is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 21.8, 28.2 |
Closest matches for Richlands: Brad's fireside repairs (53.6 miles away, based in Elizabethton, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (58.9 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Richlands, VA
Most dryer calls in Richlands 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 Richlands Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richlands, VA
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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.