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. The Short Pump listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Short Pump, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Short Pump. Other nearby bases include Richmond (26), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.7, 4.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
Closest matches for Short Pump: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (10.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Short Pump Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Short Pump 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
Questions to Ask a Short Pump Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Short Pump, VA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Short Pump do these technicians cover?
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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.