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 Triangle listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Triangle
40 repair companies serve Triangle from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (11), and Dumfries (4). 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Tolo Appliances LLC, about 1.0 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Triangle: Tolo Appliances LLC (1.0 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (4.5 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (16.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Triangle
Most dryer calls in Triangle 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.
Before You Book in Triangle
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Triangle, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Triangle
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Triangle technician which parts to bring.