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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Middletown and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Middletown, CT
40 repair companies serve Middletown from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Middletown itself, and the rest are spread across Meriden (8), New Britain (5), and Glastonbury (5). Nearest on the list: Orbit Applaince & Repairs Pro, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Middletown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Middletown list: A Action Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KJ Brands Appliance (11.0 miles away, based in New Britain, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Middletown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Middletown 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Middletown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Middletown, CT
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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.