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 Wytheville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wytheville, VA
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Wytheville. The rest are spread across Princeton (3), Christiansburg (2), and Bassett (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Burris Refrigeration & Appliances, about 22.4 miles away. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wytheville is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.4, 27.3, 27.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
First up for Wytheville: Sears Appliance Repair (39.9 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Residential Appliance Services (36.7 miles away, based in Mt Airy, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.3 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Modern Appliance Repair Services LLC (27.4 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Wytheville
Most dryer calls in Wytheville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Wytheville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wytheville, VA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wytheville technician which parts to bring.