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 Woodstock 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, Woodstock
Within 60 miles of Woodstock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Woodstock itself, and other nearby bases include Gainesville (5), Bristow (4), and Warrenton (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. Nearest on the list: Clifton's Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Woodstock is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodstock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 5.9, 11.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the Woodstock list: Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Warrenton, 4.2 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.3 stars from 364 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (53.9 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Piedmont Appliance Repair, Inc (39.9 miles away, based in Culpeper, 4.6 stars from 26 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Woodstock
Most dryer calls in Woodstock 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 Woodstock
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodstock, VA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Woodstock do these technicians cover?
More Laundry Repair in Woodstock, VA
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Woodstock
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Woodstock technician which parts to bring.