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 Meriden, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Meriden, CT
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Meriden. 8 list an address in Meriden, and the rest are spread across Waterbury (6), New Britain (5), and Cheshire (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is Your Local Appliance Repair And Service, about 0.5 miles away. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Meriden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Meriden: A Action Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KJ Brands Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in New Britain, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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?
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 Meriden, CT
Most dryer calls in Meriden 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 Meriden Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Meriden, CT
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Meriden
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Meriden technician which parts to bring.