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 Cos Cob and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cos Cob
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cos Cob. Other nearby bases include Stamford (9), Norwalk (7), and White Plains (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: E.T Appliance Repair Service Connecticut, around 2.0 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cos Cob. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Cos Cob are Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (5.5 miles away, based in Stamford, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 3rd Person Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Stamford, 5.0 stars from 386 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (9.5 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
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.
Local Notes for Cos Cob
Most dryer calls in Cos Cob 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.
Installing, repairing and maintaining gas piping and approved gas appliances requires a state heating, piping and cooling license (such as the G-1/G-2 gas license or a broader B, D or S license) issued through the Department of Consumer Protection. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Cos Cob Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cos Cob, CT
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.