The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Shepherdstown listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Shepherdstown
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shepherdstown. The rest are spread across Frederick (8), Leesburg (6), and Hagerstown (4). 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair, around 8.1 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shepherdstown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.1, 9.0, 13.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Shepherdstown: Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Hagerstown, 4.3 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (21.4 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Shepherdstown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Shepherdstown 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.
Before You Book in Shepherdstown
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shepherdstown, WV
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Shepherdstown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Shepherdstown technician which parts to bring.