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 Winchester, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Winchester
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Winchester. 2 list an address in Winchester, and the rest are spread across Leesburg (7), Ashburn (6), and Aldie (3). The closest is I Got It Furniture & Used Appliances, LLC, about 0.7 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Winchester is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 4.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Winchester list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 364 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Hagerstown, 4.3 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
What Winchester Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Winchester 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Winchester
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Winchester, VA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Winchester
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Winchester technician which parts to bring.