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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Williamsburg, VA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Williamsburg who work on both.

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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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Williamsburg, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Williamsburg

Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Williamsburg. 3 of them are based in Williamsburg itself, and the rest are spread across Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Gloucester (3). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Best Day Appliance, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 19 businesses.

Appliance Repair
East Coast Appliance
12827 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602
13.5 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.8 (2,512 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Best Day Appliance
413 Harriet Tubman Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
0.5 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.8 (255 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
5007 Victory Blvd, Tabb, VA 23693
17.0 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★½ 4.6 (476 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
118 Waller Mill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1.4 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★½ 4.6 (305 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Appliance Specialist
1902 Rawood Dr, Hampton, VA 23663
26.8 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★½ 4.6 (126 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
G H Appliance Repair
5731 George Washington Memorial Hwy Suite 1A, Yorktown, VA 23692
15.2 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,845 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Appliance Repair Of Tidewater
607 Industrial Park Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
11.7 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★½ 4.4 (34 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Dave’s Appliance Service
22157 Reynolds Dr, Carrollton, VA 23314
23.6 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.9 (113 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Briggs Appliance.
Yorktown, VA 23692
11.1 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.8 (51 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Austin Appliance
17190 Austin Ln, Windsor, VA 23487
25.1 mi from Williamsburg
★★★★★ 4.9 (109 reviews)

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.

Repair market snapshot: Williamsburg, VA
Open on Saturdays (per listing)16
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews14
List dryer or washer & dryer work5
Distance to the three closest (mi)0.5, 1.4, 1.9
Mention gas appliance work0
Companies within 30 miles23

The leading options for Williamsburg are East Coast Appliance (13.5 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

Propane conversionsGas dryers are set up for natural gas or propane, and switching requires the manufacturer's conversion parts. That work should be done by someone qualified for gas work.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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

Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.
Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.

What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer

Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.

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

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

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.

What Williamsburg Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Technician

  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Williamsburg, VA

Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.
Do you cover Williamsburg and nearby towns?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Williamsburg. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williamsburg

Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Williamsburg technician which parts to bring.

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