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. The Warrenton 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, Warrenton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Warrenton. 3 list an address in Warrenton, and other nearby bases include Manassas (10), Gainesville (5), and Bristow (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Able Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Warrenton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Warrenton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (24.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (11.9 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Warrenton
Most dryer calls in Warrenton 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 Warrenton Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Warrenton, 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.