A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Staunton and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Staunton
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Staunton. 3 list an address in Staunton, and other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Roberts' Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Staunton. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Staunton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Staunton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
The leading options for Staunton are Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Staunton
Most dryer calls in Staunton 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Staunton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Staunton, VA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Staunton technician which parts to bring.