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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Huntington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Huntington
29 repair companies serve Huntington from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Huntington, and other nearby bases include Charleston (6), Jackson (2), and Ceredo (1). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Commercial Refrigeration Service Inc.., about 2.4 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Huntington is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 29 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 6.0, 6.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Huntington are Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Literal Appliance Repair (39.3 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.8 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Huntington, WV
Most dryer calls in Huntington 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Huntington
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntington, WV
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Huntington
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.