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 Timberlake, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Timberlake
33 repair companies serve Timberlake from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is George's Appliance Sales, about 2.3 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Timberlake is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Timberlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 3.9, 5.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Timberlake: Peerless Appliance Services (38.0 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (36.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple R (20.3 miles away, based in Bedford, 1.7 stars from 46 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Timberlake
Most dryer calls in Timberlake 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 Timberlake Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Timberlake, VA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.