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 Charles Town and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Charles Town
Our data shows 39 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Charles Town. Other nearby bases include Frederick (8), Ashburn (8), and Leesburg (6). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair, around 3.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charles Town. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 13.8, 17.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
Closest matches for Charles Town: WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Hagerstown, 4.3 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Charles Town, WV
Most dryer calls in Charles Town 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 Charles Town
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Charles Town, WV
Which areas near Charles Town do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Charles Town
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Charles Town technician which parts to bring.