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 New Britain and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, New Britain
Within 30 miles of New Britain there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in New Britain, and other nearby bases include Hartford (9), Meriden (7), and Glastonbury (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: A Plus Appliance Repair New Britain, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Britain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the New Britain list: A Action Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KJ Brands Appliance (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Newington, 4.5 stars from 118 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Local Notes for New Britain
Most dryer calls in New Britain 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in New Britain
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Britain, CT
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover New Britain and nearby towns?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Britain technician which parts to bring.