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 Woodlake listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Woodlake, VA
40 repair companies serve Woodlake from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Pro Line Appliance Installation is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Woodlake. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.8, 7.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Woodlake: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (18.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (16.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Woodlake, VA
Most dryer calls in Woodlake 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 Woodlake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodlake, VA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Woodlake do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Woodlake technician which parts to bring.