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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Wolf Trap, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wolf Trap
40 repair companies serve Wolf Trap from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (11), Falls Church (7), and Vienna (5). TrueCare Reston Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Wolf Trap. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 5.0 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.8, 2.8 |
The leading options for Wolf Trap are Nova Fix Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (7.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Wolf Trap
Most dryer calls in Wolf Trap 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Wolf Trap
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wolf Trap, VA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Wolf Trap and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Wolf Trap
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wolf Trap
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wolf Trap technician which parts to bring.