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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Buckhannon and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Buckhannon
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Buckhannon. The rest are spread across Fairmont (3), Bridgeport (2), and Morgantown (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Tech, about 13.2 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Buckhannon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Buckhannon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.2, 19.2, 20.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Buckhannon: Don's Appliances (49.1 miles away, based in Morgantown, 4.9 stars from 593 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.4 miles away, based in Westover, 4.6 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Bridgeport, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Factory Warranty Services (20.2 miles away, based in Elkins, 3.1 stars from 393 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Buckhannon Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Buckhannon 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Buckhannon
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Buckhannon, WV
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Buckhannon technician which parts to bring.